EP2989696B1 - Support rail for forming a lighting strip system and lighting strip system - Google Patents

Support rail for forming a lighting strip system and lighting strip system Download PDF

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EP2989696B1
EP2989696B1 EP14720533.0A EP14720533A EP2989696B1 EP 2989696 B1 EP2989696 B1 EP 2989696B1 EP 14720533 A EP14720533 A EP 14720533A EP 2989696 B1 EP2989696 B1 EP 2989696B1
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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
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/06—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices, e.g. connectors
    • 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
    • F21V21/14—Adjustable mountings
    • F21V21/22—Adjustable mountings telescopic
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/14—Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
    • H01R25/142—Their counterparts
    • 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
    • F21V21/34—Supporting elements displaceable along a guiding element
    • F21V21/35—Supporting elements displaceable along a guiding element with direct electrical contact between the supporting element and electric conductors running along the guiding element
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/14—Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length

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  • the present invention relates to a mounting rail for holding and powering luminaire modules, which is provided to form a light band system.
  • the invention further relates to a corresponding light band system with such a mounting rail.
  • a known light band system is for example in the WO 01/91249 A1 described.
  • This consists of several mounting rails arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction, which are used to hold and supply power to several luminaire units or luminaire modules.
  • a so-called current-conducting profile extends in the longitudinal direction along the mounting rails, to which the lamp modules can be electrically connected, and at the same time the modules are also mechanically attached to the mounting rail.
  • the usual mains voltage typically 230V is applied to the current conducting profile.
  • Each lamp module has lamps and a corresponding operating device for converting the mains voltage to an operating voltage suitable for operating the light source in question.
  • a disadvantage of the known solutions is that due to the standard length of the luminaire modules, which is generally specified, there are certain restrictions when adapting the length of the entire continuous-row system. If continuous light emission is to be achieved over the entire length, the light band system can only have an overall length which corresponds to an integral multiple of the length of the luminaire modules. On the other hand, more flexible length adjustments are not possible, which is problematic insofar as it is increasingly desired that the length of a light strip system can be adapted exactly to the length of a room in which the use of the light strip system is intended.
  • a line of light should be illuminated along a line to be illuminated Gangs are achieved, it is desirable that this line of light extends exactly from one end of the aisle to the other. This may not be possible with the known trunking systems.
  • the mounting rail has lead-through wiring that is connected to plug-in connection parts that serve to supply power to lights.
  • a light band system which has a mounting rail for holding and powering lights. Wires for power supply to the lights run in the mounting rail.
  • a lighting system with a busbar is known, in which various lamps can be clamped.
  • An intermediate adapter is provided between the busbar and a lamp.
  • a current drain adapter for a busbar is known.
  • EP 1 830 121 A1 a fluorescent tube holding arrangement is known in which two holding elements are connected to one another via a cable.
  • DE 100 25 646 A1 is known a busbar system with a mounting rail for mounting and power supply of lights. A current conducting profile runs in the mounting rail.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to provide a new solution for realizing mounting rails, with the aid of which a light band system can be formed, the mounting rails allowing the length to be adjusted as flexibly as possible.
  • the idea according to the invention is based on the variant described above, in which coupling elements for the electrical connection of luminaire modules are provided at certain points. These are arranged on a so-called wiring unit, the coupling elements in the prior art, as mentioned, then being arranged at predetermined distances from one another.
  • the invention is based It is provided that the wiring unit is subdivided into two sub-units, each of which has at least one coupling element for electrically connecting a lamp module, the sub-units being adjustable relative to one another in the longitudinal direction of the mounting rail.
  • a mounting rail for holding and supplying power to lighting modules which has a wiring unit with coupling elements for electrically connecting at least two lighting modules, the wiring unit being divided into two subunits, each of which has at least one coupling element, and the subunits in the longitudinal direction Carrier rail are adjustable relative to each other.
  • the luminaire modules connected to the subunits should preferably be supplied via a common circuit for the power supply. Accordingly, it is provided that a corresponding common circuit is implemented for this purpose, the electrical connection of the subunits then taking place via a flexible cable.
  • the circuit for supplying power to the connected luminaire modules can be connected on the input side to an operating device or converter which is connected on the one hand to a power supply connection for the mounting rail and on the other hand provides the circuit with a voltage required for the operation of the luminaire modules.
  • This variant is advantageous in that the fact that the mounting rail now provides the operating device and thus a suitable current from the start means that there is no need for corresponding devices on the luminaire modules themselves. Since such converters generally have a certain minimum length, the luminaire modules had to be made long enough, which in turn represents a restriction with regard to the exact length adjustment.
  • control gear can now be dispensed with directly on the luminaire modules, particularly when using LEDs as light sources, luminaire modules of a very short length can also be implemented, which of course enables a significantly better adjustment of the overall length of the continuous row system.
  • both sub-units each have a plurality of coupling elements, the distances between adjacent coupling elements of a first sub-unit being greater than the corresponding distances of a second sub-unit.
  • the converter mentioned above is then arranged on one of the two subunits, preferably on the first subunit.
  • the subunits responsible for the power supply of the mounting rail according to the invention are preferably arranged within an elongated, in particular U-shaped support element.
  • the receiving space in the carrier element then serves primarily to support the electrical lines and the subunits with the coupling elements.
  • Corresponding mating coupling parts of the lamp modules then engage in this interior when connecting to the mounting rail, or the lamp modules are even placed completely in this interior.
  • a cover which may extend over a plurality of support rails or even the entire continuous row system and via which a uniform, homogeneous light emission occurs, can then be arranged.
  • the length of the corresponding support element must also be adjusted for the flexible length adjustment of the light strip system.
  • the support element extends in one piece over the entire length of the support rail, at least one of the two subunits then being arranged displaceably in the support element.
  • the carrier element may then have to be adapted accordingly, but this can be done by simply cutting to length.
  • each subunit is assigned its own mounting rail segment, the two mounting rail segments being telescopically slidable into one another. In this case, only the two mounting rail segments with the associated subunits actually have to be pushed into one another in order to adjust the length, and no further work is required.
  • a variant of this type is primarily suitable for the case in which the trunking system is used as a built-in variant.
  • the variant mentioned first is preferably used.
  • the solution according to the invention thus creates the possibility of adapting trunking systems extremely flexibly but very precisely to the desired lengths.
  • FIG. 1 shows a very schematic sketch of an embodiment of a mounting rail according to the invention, which is generally provided with the reference numeral 1 here.
  • the mounting rail 1 is generally elongated and extends along the light band system to be implemented, it being formed on at least one end region, in this case the left end region, for connection to an adjacent mounting rail.
  • the neighboring mounting rail is not necessarily identical to that in Figure 1
  • Carrier rail according to the invention shown must be formed, since it is sufficient for an adaptation of the overall length of the light band system if a single, preferably a carrier rail located at one end is designed to be variable. Since the solution according to the invention is inevitably somewhat more complex than a fixed-length mounting rail, fixed-length mounting rails are preferably used in the remaining areas of the system.
  • the underside of the carrier element 2 is closed with a transparent cover for light emission, which then has corresponding optical properties depending on the desired light emission.
  • the end face of the support element 2 is designed such that it can be coupled to support elements of adjacent support rails on at least one side.
  • a corresponding electrical coupling element 5 is provided on the end face for supplying power to the lamp modules to be connected. This is connected to the through-wiring extending along the continuous-row system and thereby connected to the general power supply. In the case of a double-sided coupling of the mounting rail 1 to adjacent mounting rails, this through-wiring would then also be routed through the mounting element 2, with a further coupling element for the electrical connection to another adjacent mounting rail then having to be provided at the opposite end. In the case of an arrangement at the front end area of the light strip, however, this is not necessary.
  • the lamp modules to be connected are not connected directly to the mains supply voltage of about 230V can be connected. This would require that the modules themselves have their own operating devices, for example converters or transformers, which would, however, lead to certain minimum sizes for the luminaire modules.
  • a converter 7, which is used centrally in the mounting rail 1, is connected to the lines of the general power supply and is connected on the output side to the circuit 8 for supplying power to the luminaire modules.
  • This converter 7 thus provides on the circuit 8 the supply voltage suitable for operating the light sources of the lamp modules.
  • it can be a DC voltage suitable for LED operation if the use of LED-based luminaire modules is intended.
  • a plurality of coupling elements 10 are then provided on the circuit 8, which are coupled to corresponding counter-coupling elements of the lamp modules.
  • the coupling elements 10 In the case of a fixed length of the mounting rail 1, the coupling elements 10 would have predetermined standard distances from one another, so that luminaire modules with a corresponding standard length can be connected. In this case, the total length of the mounting rail 1 corresponds to the corresponding integer multiple of the standard luminaire modules. According to the present invention, however, it is now provided that the position of at least some coupling elements is variable in the variable-length mounting rail. Is purely schematic Figure 1 shown that the position of the first two coupling elements 10 1 and 10 2 cannot be changed, the positions being selected such that corresponding luminaire modules with standard length 50 can be connected, as in FIG Figure 1 is indicated.
  • the coupling elements 10 3 shown below, on the other hand, are initially at a significantly shorter distance from one another.
  • luminaire modules 60 can be used and filled by one or more luminaire modules 60. These are significantly shorter luminaire modules, which then fill the remaining length in their entirety, so that, viewed overall, all modules extend continuously over the variably selected length of the mounting rail 1.
  • FIG. 2 One way of realizing the on the basis of Figure 1 schematically illustrated idea of a variable arrangement of the coupling elements is in Figure 2 shown.
  • the representation of the carrier element 2 of the mounting rail 1 has been dispensed with; instead, only the so-called.
  • Wiring units 20 1 and 20 2 shown which form the connection options for the light modules.
  • E.g. two corresponding sockets 11, which contain the coupling elements, can be seen on the underside of the wiring unit 20 1 .
  • the second wiring unit 20 2 significantly more sockets 11 are provided, which are also at a significantly smaller distance from one another.
  • Figure 2 also shows the converter 7 arranged on the first wiring unit 20 1 , which is connected via the lines 6 to the corresponding coupling element for connection to the general power supply.
  • the lines 8 of the supply circuit for the lamp modules then extend on the output side of this converter 7, the coupling elements 10 then being arranged on the corresponding sockets 11.
  • the supply circuit also extends through the second subunit 20 2 , the connection between the first subunit 20 1 and the second subunit 20 2 being established via a flexible cable 9.
  • a wiring unit In the case of a fixed-length mounting rail, a wiring unit would extend in one piece over the entire length of the mounting rail 1. According to the invention, however, it is now provided that - as shown - the wiring unit is divided into the two sub-units 20 1 and 20 2 , each of which has one or more coupling elements or corresponding sockets 11 for connecting the lamp modules, the wiring units 20 1 and 20 2 are adjustable relative to each other. Because the electrical connection is made through the flexible cable 9, the distance between the two sub-units 20 1 and 20 2 can be freely selected between a maximum distance which corresponds to the length of the cable 9 and a minimum distance at which the wiring units 20 1 and 20 2 lie face to face.
  • the relative adjustment of the two wiring units 20 1 and 20 2 can be done in different ways.
  • the in Figure 2 Outer mounting rail, not shown, that is, the U-shaped carrier element 2 extends in one piece over the entire length.
  • one of the two sub-units, in particular the first sub-unit 20 1 with the converter 7, is arranged in a fixed manner on the corresponding end region of the carrier element 2.
  • the second part 2 unit 20 can variably arranged in the above-described margin and be moved in the longitudinal direction.
  • the end of the second sub-unit 20 2 facing away from the first sub-unit 20 1 then defines the end region of the contacting options and then also corresponds to the end of the mounting rail to be realized, which means that the carrier element 2 may have to be cut off at the corresponding point.
  • the carrier element 2 since it is a purely mechanical cutting of the carrier element 2 and in particular no electrical lines or the like are adversely affected thereby, these are simple mechanical measures that can be carried out without great effort. It is advantageously achieved in this way, however, that the carrier element then extends in one piece over the entire length of the mounting rail, which is optically advantageous in comparison to the variant described below.
  • the carrier element 2 itself is formed by two mounting rail segments 2 1 and 2 2 , in which the respective sub-units 20 1 and 20 2 are now firmly arranged.
  • Both carrier rail segments 2 1 and 2 2 - as shown - intertwine telescopically and can in turn be displaced relative to one another in accordance with the double arrow shown in order to adjust the positioning of the sub-units 20 1 and 20 2 with the contacting sockets 11 in the desired manner. Due to the telescopic interlocking of the support rail segments 2 1 and 2 2 , the corresponding length adjustment of the support element 2 is then also carried out automatically, so that no further measures are required here.
  • the mounting rail 1 according to the invention being shown in two different lengths, together with the lamp modules 50 and 60 to be connected to it, the corresponding taps also being shown for the lamp modules.
  • the two sockets 11 1 and 11 2 are initially occupied by luminaire modules 50 with a standard length, the left luminaire module 50 being, as can be seen, rotated by 180 °. Both modules use the sockets 11 1 and 11 2 which are fixedly arranged on the first subunit.
  • the second subunit with the bushings 11 3 positioned at significantly shorter distances is positioned close to the first subunit 20 1 in the example shown, so that there is only a very small distance here.
  • the remaining length of the mounting rail 1 is then occupied by a shorter lamp module 60, which can be coupled to the corresponding socket 11 3 .
  • the second sub-unit 20 2 is extended to the maximum length.
  • the first two sockets 11 1 and 11 2 of the first sub-unit 20 1 are initially occupied by standard lamp modules 50.
  • the remaining length of the mounting rail 1 is now occupied by the short lamp modules 60, which use all the corresponding sockets 11 3 of the second sub-unit 20 2 . It is obvious that with corresponding intermediate positions of the second sub-unit 20 2 , a correspondingly smaller number of shorter modules 60 is then used, although an overall length adjustment of the mounting rail can now be achieved in very small steps.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Tragschiene zur Halterung und Stromversorgung von Leuchtenmodulen, welche zur Bildung eines Lichtbandsystems vorgesehen ist. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein entsprechendes Lichtbandsystem mit einer derartigen Tragschiene.The present invention relates to a mounting rail for holding and powering luminaire modules, which is provided to form a light band system. The invention further relates to a corresponding light band system with such a mounting rail.

Ein bekanntes Lichtbandsystem ist bspw. in der WO 01/91249 A1 beschrieben. Dieses besteht aus mehreren in Längsrichtung hintereinander angeordneten Tragschienen, die zur Halterung und Stromversorgung mehrerer Leuchten-Einheiten bzw. Leuchtenmodule dienen. Entlang der Tragschienen erstreckt sich in Längsrichtung ein sog. Stromleitprofil, an das die Leuchtenmodule elektrisch angeschlossen werden können, wobei gleichzeitig auch eine mechanische Befestigung der Module an der Tragschiene erfolgt. Zum Betrieb wird an das Stromleitprofil die übliche Netzspannung von typischer Weise 230V angelegt. Jedes Leuchtenmodul weist Leuchtmittel sowie ein entsprechendes Betriebsgerät zum Umsetzen der Netzspannung auf eine zum Betrieb der betreffenden Lichtquelle geeignete Betriebsspannung auf. Durch entsprechendes Aneinanderreihen von Tragschienen mit zugehörigen Leuchtenmodulen können dann sich über eine größere Länge hinweg erstreckende Lichtbänder realisiert werden.A known light band system is for example in the WO 01/91249 A1 described. This consists of several mounting rails arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction, which are used to hold and supply power to several luminaire units or luminaire modules. A so-called current-conducting profile extends in the longitudinal direction along the mounting rails, to which the lamp modules can be electrically connected, and at the same time the modules are also mechanically attached to the mounting rail. For operation, the usual mains voltage of typically 230V is applied to the current conducting profile. Each lamp module has lamps and a corresponding operating device for converting the mains voltage to an operating voltage suitable for operating the light source in question. By appropriately lining up mounting rails with associated luminaire modules, light strips extending over a greater length can then be realized.

Alternativ zu der oben beschriebenen Ausführungsform ist auch bekannt, innerhalb der Tragschienen ummantelte Leitungen zur Stromversorgung zu verlegen, wobei lediglich an bestimmten vorgegebenen Stellen Kupplungselemente zum elektrischen Anschließen eines Leuchtenmoduls vorgesehen sind. Da die Leuchtenmodule in der Regel eine Standardlänge aufweisen, ist es ausreichend, wenn lediglich an diesen bestimmten Positionen das Anschließen ermöglicht wird.As an alternative to the embodiment described above, it is also known to lay sheathed lines for the power supply within the mounting rails, with coupling elements for the electrical connection of a light module being provided only at certain predetermined locations. Since the luminaire modules generally have a standard length, it is sufficient if the connection is only possible at these specific positions.

Ein Nachteil der bekannten Lösungen besteht allerdings darin, dass aufgrund der in der Regel vorgegebenen Standardlänge der Leuchtenmodule bei der Anpassung der Länge des gesamten Lichtbandsystems gewisse Beschränkungen bestehen. Soll eine kontinuierliche Lichtabgabe über die gesamte Länge hinweg erzielt werden, so kann das Lichtbandsystem lediglich eine Gesamtlänge aufweisen, die einer ganzzahligen Vielfachen der Länge der Leuchtenmodule entspricht. Flexiblere Längenanpassungen sind hingegen nicht möglich, was insofern problematisch ist, als vermehrt gewünscht wird, dass die Länge eines Lichtbandsystems exakt an die Länge eines Raums, in dem die Benutzung des Lichtbandsystems vorgesehen ist, angepasst werden kann. Soll bspw. mit Hilfe des Lichtbandsystems eine Lichtlinie entlang eines zu beleuchtenden Gangs erzielt werden, so ist gewünscht, dass sich diese Lichtlinie exakt von einen Ende des Gangs bis zum anderen hin erstreckt. Dies ist bei den bekannten Lichtbandsystemen u.U. nicht möglich.A disadvantage of the known solutions, however, is that due to the standard length of the luminaire modules, which is generally specified, there are certain restrictions when adapting the length of the entire continuous-row system. If continuous light emission is to be achieved over the entire length, the light band system can only have an overall length which corresponds to an integral multiple of the length of the luminaire modules. On the other hand, more flexible length adjustments are not possible, which is problematic insofar as it is increasingly desired that the length of a light strip system can be adapted exactly to the length of a room in which the use of the light strip system is intended. For example, with the help of the continuous row system, a line of light should be illuminated along a line to be illuminated Gangs are achieved, it is desirable that this line of light extends exactly from one end of the aisle to the other. This may not be possible with the known trunking systems.

Aus der EP 1 016 821 A1 ist eine Tragschiene zur Halterung und Stromversorgung von Leuchten bekannt. Die Tragschiene weist eine Durchführungsverdrahtung auf, die mit Steckverbindungsteilen verbunden ist, die zur Stromversorgung von Leuchten dienen.From the EP 1 016 821 A1 a mounting rail for mounting and power supply of lights is known. The mounting rail has lead-through wiring that is connected to plug-in connection parts that serve to supply power to lights.

Aus der EP 2 151 899 A2 ist ein Lichtbandsystem bekannt, das eine Tragschiene zur Halterung und Stromversorgung von Leuchten aufweist. In der Tragschiene verlaufen Drähte zur Stromversorgung der Leuchten.From the EP 2 151 899 A2 a light band system is known which has a mounting rail for holding and powering lights. Wires for power supply to the lights run in the mounting rail.

Aus der DE 299 17 693 U1 ist eine Beleuchtungsanlage mit einer Stromschiene bekannt, in die verschiedene Leuchtmittel festklemmbar sind. Zwischen der Stromschiene und einem Leuchtmittel ist dabei ein Zwischenadapter vorgesehen.From the DE 299 17 693 U1 a lighting system with a busbar is known, in which various lamps can be clamped. An intermediate adapter is provided between the busbar and a lamp.

Aus der WO 94/24731 A1 ist ein Stromentnahmeadapter für eine Stromschiene bekannt. Aus der EP 1 830 121 A1 ist eine Leuchtröhren-Halteanordnung bekannt, bei der zwei Halteelemente über ein Kabel miteinander verbunden sind. Aus der DE 100 25 646 A1 ist ein Stromschienensystem mit einer Tragschiene zur Halterung und Stromversorgung von Leuchten bekannt. In der Tragschiene verläuft ein Stromleitprofil.From the WO 94/24731 A1 a current drain adapter for a busbar is known. From the EP 1 830 121 A1 a fluorescent tube holding arrangement is known in which two holding elements are connected to one another via a cable. From the DE 100 25 646 A1 is known a busbar system with a mounting rail for mounting and power supply of lights. A current conducting profile runs in the mounting rail.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt deshalb die Aufgabenstellung zugrunde, eine neue Lösung zur Realisierung von Tragschienen zur Verfügung zu stellen, mit deren Hilfe ein Lichtbandsystem gebildet werden kann, wobei die Tragschienen eine möglichst flexible Längenanpassung ermöglichen.The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a new solution for realizing mounting rails, with the aid of which a light band system can be formed, the mounting rails allowing the length to be adjusted as flexibly as possible.

Die Aufgabe wird durch eine Tragschiene zur Halterung und Stromversorgung von Leuchtenmodulen mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche.The object is achieved by a mounting rail for holding and supplying power to lighting modules with the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

Die erfindungsgemäße Idee basiert auf der oben beschriebenen Variante, bei der an bestimmten Stellen Kupplungselemente zum elektrischen Anschließen von Leuchtenmodulen vorgesehen sind. Diese sind an einer sog. Verdrahtungseinheit angeordnet, wobei beim Stand der Technik wie erwähnt dann die Kupplungselemente in vorgegebenen Abständen zueinander angeordnet waren. Um nunmehr eine größere Flexibilität in Hinsicht auf die Längenanpassung zu schaffen, ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass die Verdrahtungseinheit in zwei Teileinheiten unterteilt ist, welche jeweils zumindest ein Kupplungselement zum elektrischen Anschließen eines Leuchtenmoduls aufweisen, wobei die Teileinheiten in Längsrichtung der Tragschiene relativ zueinander verstellbar sind. Dadurch, dass beide Teileinheiten und damit die daran befindlichen Kupplungselemente relativ zueinander verschoben werden können, kann nunmehr der Anschlussort für die entsprechenden Leuchtenmodule verändert werden. Hierdurch ist keine Beschränkung mehr auf Leuchtenmodule mit einer vorgegebenen Standardlänge gegeben, sondern es können stattdessen auch ein oder mehrere kürzere Leuchtenmodule zum Einsatz kommen, um dann gemeinsam mit allen weiteren Leuchtenmodulen das Lichtbandsystem in der gewünschten Gesamtlänge zu realisieren.The idea according to the invention is based on the variant described above, in which coupling elements for the electrical connection of luminaire modules are provided at certain points. These are arranged on a so-called wiring unit, the coupling elements in the prior art, as mentioned, then being arranged at predetermined distances from one another. In order to create greater flexibility with regard to the length adjustment, the invention is based It is provided that the wiring unit is subdivided into two sub-units, each of which has at least one coupling element for electrically connecting a lamp module, the sub-units being adjustable relative to one another in the longitudinal direction of the mounting rail. The fact that both subunits and thus the coupling elements located thereon can be displaced relative to one another means that the connection location for the corresponding luminaire modules can now be changed. As a result, there is no longer any restriction to luminaire modules with a specified standard length, but instead one or more shorter luminaire modules can be used in order to then implement the continuous row system in the desired overall length together with all other luminaire modules.

Erfindungsgemäß wird deshalb eine Tragschiene zur Halterung und Stromversorgung von Leuchtenmodulen vorgeschlagen, welche eine Verdrahtungseinheit mit Kupplungselementen zum elektrischen Anschließen von mindestens zwei Leuchtenmodulen aufweist, wobei die Verdrahtungseinheit in zwei Teileinheiten unterteilt ist, welche jeweils mindestens ein Kupplungselement aufweisen, und wobei die Teileinheiten in Längsrichtung der Tragschiene relativ zueinander verstellbar sind. Die Versorgung der an die Teileinheiten angeschlossenen Leuchtenmodule sollte vorzugsweise über einen gemeinsamen Stromkreis zur Stromversorgung erfolgen. Dementsprechend ist vorgesehen, dass hierfür ein entsprechender gemeinsamer Stromkreis realisiert wird, wobei die elektrische Verbindung der Teileinheiten dann über ein flexibles Kabel erfolgt. Dabei kann insb. der Stromkreis zur Stromversorgung der angeschlossenen Leuchtenmodule eingangsseitig mit einem Betriebsgerät bzw. einem Konverter verbunden sein, der einerseits mit einem Stromversorgungsanschluss für die Tragschiene verbunden ist und andererseits in dem Stromkreis eine für den Betrieb der Leuchtenmodule erforderliche Spannung zur Verfügung stellt. Diese Variante ist insofern vorteilhaft, als durch die Tatsache, dass nunmehr die Tragschiene das Betriebsgerät und damit bereits von Anfang an einen geeigneten Strom zur Verfügung stellt, auf entsprechende Geräte an den Leuchtenmodulen selbst verzichtet werden kann. Da derartige Konverter in der Regel eine gewisse Mindestlänge aufweisen, mussten auch bislang die Leuchtenmodule entsprechend lang ausgebildet sein, was wiederum eine Einschränkung hinsichtlich der exakten Längenanpassung darstellt. Da nunmehr allerdings auf die Betriebsgeräte unmittelbar an den Leuchtenmodulen verzichtet werden kann, können insb. bei der Nutzung von LEDs als Lichtquellen auch Leuchtenmodule sehr kurzer Länge realisiert werden, wodurch selbstverständlich eine deutlich bessere Anpassung der Gesamtlänge des Lichtbandsystems ermöglicht wird.According to the invention, therefore, a mounting rail for holding and supplying power to lighting modules is proposed, which has a wiring unit with coupling elements for electrically connecting at least two lighting modules, the wiring unit being divided into two subunits, each of which has at least one coupling element, and the subunits in the longitudinal direction Carrier rail are adjustable relative to each other. The luminaire modules connected to the subunits should preferably be supplied via a common circuit for the power supply. Accordingly, it is provided that a corresponding common circuit is implemented for this purpose, the electrical connection of the subunits then taking place via a flexible cable. In particular, the circuit for supplying power to the connected luminaire modules can be connected on the input side to an operating device or converter which is connected on the one hand to a power supply connection for the mounting rail and on the other hand provides the circuit with a voltage required for the operation of the luminaire modules. This variant is advantageous in that the fact that the mounting rail now provides the operating device and thus a suitable current from the start means that there is no need for corresponding devices on the luminaire modules themselves. Since such converters generally have a certain minimum length, the luminaire modules had to be made long enough, which in turn represents a restriction with regard to the exact length adjustment. However, since the control gear can now be dispensed with directly on the luminaire modules, particularly when using LEDs as light sources, luminaire modules of a very short length can also be implemented, which of course enables a significantly better adjustment of the overall length of the continuous row system.

Erfindungsgemäß weisen beide Teileinheiten jeweils mehrere Kupplungselemente auf, wobei die Abstände zwischen benachbarten Kupplungselementen einer ersten Teileinheit größer sind als die entsprechenden Abstände einer zweiten Teileinheit. Der oben erwähnte Konverter ist dann an einer der beiden Teileinheiten angeordnet, vorzugsweise an der ersten Teileinheit.According to the invention, both sub-units each have a plurality of coupling elements, the distances between adjacent coupling elements of a first sub-unit being greater than the corresponding distances of a second sub-unit. The converter mentioned above is then arranged on one of the two subunits, preferably on the first subunit.

Die für die Stromversorgung verantwortlichen Teileinheiten der erfindungsgemäßen Tragschiene sind vorzugsweise innerhalb eines länglichen, insb. U-förmig ausgebildeten Trägerelements angeordnet. Der Aufnahmeraum in dem Trägerelement dient dann in erster Linie der Lagerung der elektrischen Leitungen sowie der Teileinheiten mit den Kupplungselementen. Entsprechende Gegenkupplungsteile der Leuchtenmodule greifen dann beim Anschließen an die Tragschiene in diesen Innenraum ein oder die Leuchtenmodule werden sogar vollständig in diesem Innenraum platziert. An dieser Seite der Tragschiene bzw. des Trägerelements kann dann eine sich ggf. über mehrere Tragschienen oder sogar das gesamte Lichtbandsystem hinweg erstreckende Abdeckung, über welche eine gleichmäßige, homogene Lichtabgabe erfolgt, angeordnet werden.The subunits responsible for the power supply of the mounting rail according to the invention are preferably arranged within an elongated, in particular U-shaped support element. The receiving space in the carrier element then serves primarily to support the electrical lines and the subunits with the coupling elements. Corresponding mating coupling parts of the lamp modules then engage in this interior when connecting to the mounting rail, or the lamp modules are even placed completely in this interior. On this side of the support rail or the support element, a cover, which may extend over a plurality of support rails or even the entire continuous row system and via which a uniform, homogeneous light emission occurs, can then be arranged.

Selbstverständlich muss zur flexiblen Längenanpassung des Lichtbandsystems dann auch das entsprechende Trägerelement hinsichtlich seiner Länge angepasst werden. Dabei besteht zum einen die Möglichkeit, dass sich das Trägerelement einstückig über die gesamte Länge der Tragschiene hinweg erstreckt, wobei dann zumindest eine der beiden Teileinheiten verschiebbar in dem Trägerelement angeordnet ist. Nach entsprechender Positionierung dieser verstellbaren Teileinheit muss dann das Trägerelement ggf. entsprechend angepasst werden, was allerdings durch einfaches Ablängen erfolgen kann. Bei einer alternativen Ausführungsform hingegen kann vorgesehen sein, dass jeder Teileinheit ein eigenes Tragschienensegment zugeordnet ist, wobei die beiden Tragschienensegmente teleskopartig ineinander schiebbar sind. Hier müssen dann tatsächlich lediglich die beiden Tragschienensegmente mit den zugehörigen Teileinheiten ineinander geschoben werden, um die Längenanpassung vorzunehmen, und es sind keine weiteren Arbeiten erforderlich. Da hierbei allerdings dann an der Außenseite der Tragschiene der Übergang zwischen den beiden Tragschienensegmenten erkennbar ist, eignet sich eine derartige Variante in erster Linie für den Fall, dass das Lichtbandsystem als Einbau-Variante genutzt wird. Bei einer Anbauvariante hingegen oder bei einem abgehängten Zustand des Lichtbandes kommt bevorzugt die erstgenannte Variante zum Einsatz.Of course, the length of the corresponding support element must also be adjusted for the flexible length adjustment of the light strip system. On the one hand, there is the possibility that the support element extends in one piece over the entire length of the support rail, at least one of the two subunits then being arranged displaceably in the support element. After appropriate positioning of this adjustable subunit, the carrier element may then have to be adapted accordingly, but this can be done by simply cutting to length. In an alternative embodiment, however, it can be provided that each subunit is assigned its own mounting rail segment, the two mounting rail segments being telescopically slidable into one another. In this case, only the two mounting rail segments with the associated subunits actually have to be pushed into one another in order to adjust the length, and no further work is required. However, since the transition between the two mounting rail segments can then be seen on the outside of the mounting rail, a variant of this type is primarily suitable for the case in which the trunking system is used as a built-in variant. In the case of an attachment variant, on the other hand, or when the light strip is suspended, the variant mentioned first is preferably used.

Letztendlich wird also mit Hilfe der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung die Möglichkeit geschaffen, Lichtbandsysteme äußerst flexibel, aber sehr genau an gewünschte Längen anzupassen.Ultimately, the solution according to the invention thus creates the possibility of adapting trunking systems extremely flexibly but very precisely to the desired lengths.

Nachfolgend soll die Erfindung anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnung näher erläutert werden. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
den grundsätzlichen Aufbau einer erfindungsgemäßen Tragschiene;
Figur 2
die Darstellung der bei der erfindungsgemäßen Tragschiene zum Einsatz kommenden, zueinander verstellbaren Verdrahtungsteileinheiten;
Figur 3
eine Variante der erfindungsgemäßen Tragschiene, bei der Tragschienensegmente mit den entsprechenden Teileinheiten teleskopartig ineinander schiebbar sind und
Figur 4a und 4b
Darstellungen zur Verdeutlichung der Flexibilität zur Längengestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Tragschiene.
The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawing. Show it:
Figure 1
the basic structure of a mounting rail according to the invention;
Figure 2
the representation of the mutually adjustable wiring sub-units used in the mounting rail according to the invention;
Figure 3
a variant of the mounting rail according to the invention, in which mounting rail segments with the corresponding sub-units can be telescopically pushed into each other and
Figure 4a and 4b
Representations to illustrate the flexibility for the length design of the mounting rail according to the invention.

Figur 1 zeigt eine sehr schematische Skizze eines Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemäßen Tragschiene, welche hier allgemein mit dem Bezugszeichen 1 versehen ist. Die Tragschiene 1 ist insgesamt länglich ausbildet und erstreckt sich entlang des zu realisierenden Lichtbandsystems, wobei sie an zumindest einem stirnseitigen Endbereich, hier dem linken Endbereich zur Verbindung mit einer benachbarten Tragschiene ausgebildet ist. Anzumerken ist in diesem Zusammenhang, dass die benachbarte Tragschiene nicht zwangsläufig identisch zu der in Figur 1 dargestellten erfindungsgemäßen Tragschiene ausgebildet sein muss, da für eine Anpassung der Gesamtlänge des Lichtbandsystems ausreichend ist, wenn eine einzige, vorzugsweise eine sich an einem Ende befindende Tragschiene variabel gestaltet ist. Da im Vergleich zu einer Tragschiene mit fixer Länge die erfindungsgemäße Lösung zwangsläufig etwas aufwendiger ist, kommen bevorzugt in den restlichen Bereichen des Systems Tragschienen fixer Länge zum Einsatz. Figure 1 shows a very schematic sketch of an embodiment of a mounting rail according to the invention, which is generally provided with the reference numeral 1 here. The mounting rail 1 is generally elongated and extends along the light band system to be implemented, it being formed on at least one end region, in this case the left end region, for connection to an adjacent mounting rail. In this context, it should be noted that the neighboring mounting rail is not necessarily identical to that in Figure 1 Carrier rail according to the invention shown must be formed, since it is sufficient for an adaptation of the overall length of the light band system if a single, preferably a carrier rail located at one end is designed to be variable. Since the solution according to the invention is inevitably somewhat more complex than a fixed-length mounting rail, fixed-length mounting rails are preferably used in the remaining areas of the system.

Die Anordnung der verschiedenen Komponenten der Tragschiene 1 sowie die Montage der Tragschiene 1 bspw. an der Decke oder in der Decke eines Raums erfolgt über ein längliches Element 2, welches bevorzugt durch ein U-förmiges Trägerteil gebildet ist. Dieses bildet dann einen länglichen Aufnahmeraum, in dem die nachfolgend beschriebenen Komponenten der Tragschiene 1 sowie ggf. auch dann die daran anschließbaren Leuchtenmodule angeordnet werden. Die Unterseite des Trägerelements 2 wird mit einer transparenten Abdeckung zur Lichtabgabe verschlossen, wobei diese dann je nach gewünschter Lichtabgabe entsprechende optische Eigenschaften aufweist. Stirnseitig ist das Trägerelement 2 derart ausgebildet, dass es zumindest an einer Seite mit Trägerelementen benachbarter Tragschienen gekoppelt werden kann.The arrangement of the various components of the mounting rail 1 and the mounting of the mounting rail 1, for example on the ceiling or in the ceiling of a room, takes place via an elongated element 2, which is preferably formed by a U-shaped support part. This then forms an elongated receiving space in which the components of the mounting rail 1 described below and, if appropriate, also then the lamp modules which can be connected to them, are arranged. The underside of the carrier element 2 is closed with a transparent cover for light emission, which then has corresponding optical properties depending on the desired light emission. The end face of the support element 2 is designed such that it can be coupled to support elements of adjacent support rails on at least one side.

Zur Stromversorgung der anzuschließenden Leuchtenmodule ist stirnseitig ein entsprechendes elektrisches Kopplungselement 5 vorgesehen. Dieses ist an die sich längs des Lichtbandsystems erstreckende Durchgangsverdrahtung angeschlossen und hierdurch mit der allgemeinen Stromversorgung verbunden. Im Falle einer beidseitigen Ankopplung der Tragschiene 1 an benachbarte Tragschienen würde dann diese Durchgangsverdrahtung auch durch das Trägerelement 2 hindurchgeführt werden, wobei dann am gegenüberliegenden Ende ein weiteres Kopplungselement zum elektrischen Verbinden mit einer weiteren benachbarten Tragschiene vorgesehen sein müsste. Bei einer Anordnung am stirnseitigen Endbereich des Lichtbandes hingegen ist dies nicht erforderlich.A corresponding electrical coupling element 5 is provided on the end face for supplying power to the lamp modules to be connected. This is connected to the through-wiring extending along the continuous-row system and thereby connected to the general power supply. In the case of a double-sided coupling of the mounting rail 1 to adjacent mounting rails, this through-wiring would then also be routed through the mounting element 2, with a further coupling element for the electrical connection to another adjacent mounting rail then having to be provided at the opposite end. In the case of an arrangement at the front end area of the light strip, however, this is not necessary.

Bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass die anzuschließenden Leuchtenmodule nicht unmittelbar an die Netzversorgungsspannung von etwa 230V angeschlossen werden. Dies würde erfordern, dass die Module selbst eigene Betriebsgeräte, bspw. Konverter oder Transformatoren aufweisen müssten, was allerdings zu gewissen Mindestbaugrößen für die Leuchtenmodule führen würde. Bei der dargestellten Variante ist deshalb vorgesehen, dass an die Leitungen der allgemeinen Stromversorgung ein zentral in der Tragschiene 1 genutzter Konverter 7 angeschlossen ist, der ausgangsseitig mit dem Stromkreis 8 zur Stromversorgung der Leuchtenmodule verbunden ist. Dieser Konverter 7 stellt also auf dem Stromkreis 8 die zum Betrieb der Lichtquellen der Leuchtenmodule geeignete Versorgungsspannung zur Verfügung. Es kann sich bspw. um eine für einen LED-Betrieb geeignete Gleichspannung handeln, sofern die Nutzung von Leuchtenmodulen auf LED-Basis vorgesehen ist. Zum Anschließen der Leuchtenmodule sind dann an dem Stromkreis 8 mehrere Kupplungselemente 10 vorgesehen, welche mit entsprechenden Gegenkupplungselementen der Leuchtenmodule gekoppelt werden.In the embodiment shown, it is preferably provided that the lamp modules to be connected are not connected directly to the mains supply voltage of about 230V can be connected. This would require that the modules themselves have their own operating devices, for example converters or transformers, which would, however, lead to certain minimum sizes for the luminaire modules. In the variant shown, it is therefore provided that a converter 7, which is used centrally in the mounting rail 1, is connected to the lines of the general power supply and is connected on the output side to the circuit 8 for supplying power to the luminaire modules. This converter 7 thus provides on the circuit 8 the supply voltage suitable for operating the light sources of the lamp modules. For example, it can be a DC voltage suitable for LED operation if the use of LED-based luminaire modules is intended. To connect the lamp modules, a plurality of coupling elements 10 are then provided on the circuit 8, which are coupled to corresponding counter-coupling elements of the lamp modules.

Im Falle einer fixen Länge der Tragschiene 1 würden die Kupplungselemente 10 vorgegebene Standardabstände zueinander aufweisen, so dass Leuchtenmodule mit entsprechender Standardlänge angeschlossen werden können. In diesem Fall entspricht dann die Gesamtlänge der Tragschiene 1 dem entsprechenden ganzzahligen Vielfachen der Standard-Leuchtenmodule. Gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung ist allerdings nunmehr vorgesehen, dass bei der längenvariablen Tragschiene die Position zumindest einiger Kupplungselemente variabel ist. Rein schematisch ist Figur 1 dargestellt, dass die ersten beiden Kupplungselemente 101 und 102 hinsichtlich ihrer Lage unveränderbar sind, wobei die Positionen derart gewählt sind, dass entsprechende Leuchtenmodule mit Standardlänge 50 angeschlossen werden können, wie in Figur 1 angedeutet ist. Die im Weiteren dargestellten Kupplungselemente 103 hingegen weisen zunächst untereinander einen deutlich kürzeren Abstand auf. Darüber hinaus können sie entsprechend dem angedeuteten Doppelpfeil relativ gegenüber den ersten beiden Kupplungselementen 101 und 102 verstellt werden. Je nach entsprechender Einstellung sowie der - nachfolgend noch näher beschriebenen - Anpassung des Trägerelements 2 ergibt sich dann eine verbleibende Restlänge, welche von ein oder mehreren Leuchtenmodulen 60 genutzt und ausgefüllt werden kann. Es handelt sich hierbei um deutlich kürzere Leuchtenmodule, welche dann in ihrer Gesamtheit die Restlänge ausfüllen, so dass sich insgesamt gesehen alle Module kontinuierlich über die variabel gewählte Länge der Tragschiene 1 hinweg erstrecken.In the case of a fixed length of the mounting rail 1, the coupling elements 10 would have predetermined standard distances from one another, so that luminaire modules with a corresponding standard length can be connected. In this case, the total length of the mounting rail 1 corresponds to the corresponding integer multiple of the standard luminaire modules. According to the present invention, however, it is now provided that the position of at least some coupling elements is variable in the variable-length mounting rail. Is purely schematic Figure 1 shown that the position of the first two coupling elements 10 1 and 10 2 cannot be changed, the positions being selected such that corresponding luminaire modules with standard length 50 can be connected, as in FIG Figure 1 is indicated. The coupling elements 10 3 shown below, on the other hand, are initially at a significantly shorter distance from one another. In addition, they can be adjusted relative to the first two coupling elements 10 1 and 10 2 in accordance with the double arrow indicated. Depending on the corresponding setting and the adaptation of the carrier element 2, which will be described in more detail below, there is then a remaining length which can be used and filled by one or more luminaire modules 60. These are significantly shorter luminaire modules, which then fill the remaining length in their entirety, so that, viewed overall, all modules extend continuously over the variably selected length of the mounting rail 1.

Eine Möglichkeit zur Realisierung des anhand von Figur 1 schematisch dargestellten Gedankens einer variablen Anordnung der Kupplungselemente ist in Figur 2 gezeigt. Hierbei wurde auf die Darstellung des Trägerelements 2 der Tragschiene 1 verzichtet sondern es sind lediglich die in der Tragschiene angeordneten sog. Verdrahtungseinheiten 201 und 202 dargestellt, welche die Anschlussmöglichkeiten für die Leuchtenmodule bilden. Bspw. sind an der Unterseite der Verdrahtungseinheit 201 zwei entsprechende Buchsen 11, welche die Kupplungselemente beinhalten, erkennbar. Bei der zweiten Verdrahtungseinheit 202 sind demgegenüber deutlich mehr Buchsen 11 vorgesehen, welche auch einen deutlich geringeren Abstand zueinander aufweisen. Figur 2 zeigt ferner auch den an der ersten Verdrahtungseinheit 201 angeordneten Konverter 7, der über die Leitungen 6 mit dem entsprechenden Kopplungselement zum Anschluss an die allgemeine Stromversorgung verbunden ist. Ausgangsseitig von diesem Konverter 7 erstrecken sich dann die Leitungen 8 des Versorgungskreises für die Leuchtenmodule, wobei an den entsprechenden Buchsen 11 dann die Kopplungselemente 10 angeordnet sind. Der Versorgungskreis erstreckt sich dabei auch durch die zweite Teileinheit 202, wobei die Verbindung zwischen erster Teileinheit 201 und zweiter Teileinheit 202 über ein flexibles Kabel 9 erfolgt.One way of realizing the on the basis of Figure 1 schematically illustrated idea of a variable arrangement of the coupling elements is in Figure 2 shown. Here, the representation of the carrier element 2 of the mounting rail 1 has been dispensed with; instead, only the so-called. Wiring units 20 1 and 20 2 shown, which form the connection options for the light modules. E.g. two corresponding sockets 11, which contain the coupling elements, can be seen on the underside of the wiring unit 20 1 . In contrast, in the second wiring unit 20 2 , significantly more sockets 11 are provided, which are also at a significantly smaller distance from one another. Figure 2 also shows the converter 7 arranged on the first wiring unit 20 1 , which is connected via the lines 6 to the corresponding coupling element for connection to the general power supply. The lines 8 of the supply circuit for the lamp modules then extend on the output side of this converter 7, the coupling elements 10 then being arranged on the corresponding sockets 11. The supply circuit also extends through the second subunit 20 2 , the connection between the first subunit 20 1 and the second subunit 20 2 being established via a flexible cable 9.

Bei einer Tragschiene fixer Länge würde sich eine Verdrahtungseinheit einstückig über die gesamte Länge der Tragschiene 1 hinweg erstrecken. Erfindungsgemäß ist nunmehr jedoch vorgesehen, dass - wie dargestellt - die Verdrahtungseinheit in die zwei Teileinheiten 201 und 202 unterteilt ist, welche jeweils ein oder mehrere Kupplungselemente bzw. entsprechende Buchsen 11 zum Anschließen der Leuchtenmodule aufweisen, wobei die Verdrahtungseinheiten 201 und 202 relativ zueinander verstellbar sind. Dadurch, dass die elektrische Verbindung durch das flexible Kabel 9 erfolgt, kann der Abstand zwischen beiden Teileinheiten 201 und 202 frei gewählt werden zwischen einem maximalen Abstand, welcher der Länge des Kabels 9 entspricht, sowie einem minimalen Abstand, bei dem die Verdrahtungseinheiten 201 und 202 stirnseitig aneinander liegen.In the case of a fixed-length mounting rail, a wiring unit would extend in one piece over the entire length of the mounting rail 1. According to the invention, however, it is now provided that - as shown - the wiring unit is divided into the two sub-units 20 1 and 20 2 , each of which has one or more coupling elements or corresponding sockets 11 for connecting the lamp modules, the wiring units 20 1 and 20 2 are adjustable relative to each other. Because the electrical connection is made through the flexible cable 9, the distance between the two sub-units 20 1 and 20 2 can be freely selected between a maximum distance which corresponds to the length of the cable 9 and a minimum distance at which the wiring units 20 1 and 20 2 lie face to face.

Das relative Verstellen der beiden Verdrahtungseinheiten 201 und 202 kann auf verschiedene Weise erfolgen. Bei einer ersten Variante ist vorgesehen, dass sich die in Figur 2 nicht dargestellte äußere Tragschiene, also das U-förmige Trägerelement 2 einstückig über die gesamte Länge hinweg erstreckt. In diesem Fall ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass eine der beiden Teileinheiten, insb. die erste Teileinheit 201 mit dem Konverter 7 fix am entsprechenden Endbereich des Trägerelements 2 angeordnet ist. Innerhalb des Trägerelements 2 kann die zweite Teileinheit 202 in dem zuvor beschriebenen Spielraum variabel angeordnet bzw. in Längsrichtung verschoben werden. Das der ersten Teileinheit 201 abgewandte stirnseitige Ende der zweiten Teileinheit 202 definiert dann den Endbereich der Kontaktierungsmöglichkeiten und entspricht dann auch dem Ende der zu realisierenden Tragschiene, was bedeutet, dass ggf. das Trägerelement 2 an der entsprechenden Stelle abgeschnitten werden muss. Da es sich allerdings um ein rein mechanisches Ablängen des Trägerelements 2 handelt und insb. keine elektrischen Leitungen oder dergleichen hierdurch beeinträchtigt werden, handelt es sich um einfache mechanische Maßnahmen, die ohne größeren Aufwand durchgeführt werden können. Vorteilhaft wird hierdurch allerdings erreicht, dass sich dann das Trägerelement einstückig über die gesamte Länge der Tragschiene hinweg erstreckt, was im Vergleich zu der nachfolgend beschriebenen Variante optisch von Vorteil ist.The relative adjustment of the two wiring units 20 1 and 20 2 can be done in different ways. In a first variant it is provided that the in Figure 2 Outer mounting rail, not shown, that is, the U-shaped carrier element 2 extends in one piece over the entire length. In this case, it is preferably provided that one of the two sub-units, in particular the first sub-unit 20 1 with the converter 7, is arranged in a fixed manner on the corresponding end region of the carrier element 2. Inside the support element 2, the second part 2 unit 20 can variably arranged in the above-described margin and be moved in the longitudinal direction. The end of the second sub-unit 20 2 facing away from the first sub-unit 20 1 then defines the end region of the contacting options and then also corresponds to the end of the mounting rail to be realized, which means that the carrier element 2 may have to be cut off at the corresponding point. However, since it is a purely mechanical cutting of the carrier element 2 and in particular no electrical lines or the like are adversely affected thereby, these are simple mechanical measures that can be carried out without great effort. It is advantageously achieved in this way, however, that the carrier element then extends in one piece over the entire length of the mounting rail, which is optically advantageous in comparison to the variant described below.

Bei einer zweiten, in Figur 3 dargestellten Variante nämlich ist das Trägerelement 2 selbst durch zwei Tragschienensegmente 21 und 22 gebildet, in denen jeweils nunmehr fest die entsprechenden Teileinheiten 201 und 202 angeordnet sind. Beide Tragschienensegmente 21 und 22 greifen allerdings - wie dargestellt - teleskopartig ineinander und können wiederum entsprechend dem dargestellten Doppelpfeil relativ zueinander verschoben werden, um die Positionierung der Teileinheiten 201 und 202 mit den Kontaktierungsbuchsen 11 in gewünschter Weise einzustellen. Aufgrund des teleskopartigen Ineinandergreifens der Tragschienensegmente 21 und 22 erfolgt dann automatisch auch die entsprechende Längenanpassung des Trägerelements 2, so dass hier keine weiteren Maßnahmen erforderlich sind. Allerdings ist am Übergangsbereich zwischen beiden Segmenten eine leichte Abstufung erkennbar, wie sie auch in Figur 3 gezeigt ist. Diese kann möglicherweise aus optischen Wünschen nicht gewünscht sein, insb. dann, wenn die Tragschiene 1 als Anbauvariante oder abgependelt genutzt wird. In diesem Fall ist dann eher die Variante gemäß Figur 2 vorzuziehen. Für den Fall hingegen, dass die Tragschiene 1 in der Montageöffnung einer Decke eingebaut werden soll, ist die Außenseite des Trägerelements 2 ohnehin nicht erkennbar, so dass in diesem Fall dann eine derartige optische Beeinträchtigung keine Rolle spielt.In a second, in Figure 3 namely shown variant, the carrier element 2 itself is formed by two mounting rail segments 2 1 and 2 2 , in which the respective sub-units 20 1 and 20 2 are now firmly arranged. Both carrier rail segments 2 1 and 2 2 , however, - as shown - intertwine telescopically and can in turn be displaced relative to one another in accordance with the double arrow shown in order to adjust the positioning of the sub-units 20 1 and 20 2 with the contacting sockets 11 in the desired manner. Due to the telescopic interlocking of the support rail segments 2 1 and 2 2 , the corresponding length adjustment of the support element 2 is then also carried out automatically, so that no further measures are required here. However, a slight gradation can be seen at the transition area between the two segments, as also shown in Figure 3 is shown. This may not be desirable due to visual desires, especially when the mounting rail 1 is used as an attachment variant or suspended. In this case, the variant is more appropriate Figure 2 preferable. In contrast, in the event that the mounting rail 1 is to be installed in the mounting opening of a ceiling, the outside of the carrier element 2 cannot be seen anyway, so that in this case such a visual impairment does not play a role.

Anhand der Figuren 4a und 4b soll nochmals kurz der Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung erläutert werden, wobei die erfindungsgemäße Tragschiene 1 jeweils in zwei unterschiedlichen Längen dargestellt ist, gemeinsam mit den daran anzuschließenden Leuchtenmodulen 50 bzw. 60, wobei bei den Leuchtenmodulen jeweils auch die entsprechenden Abgriffe dargestellt sind. Bei einer kurzen Variante, wie sie in Figur 4a dargestellt ist, werden bspw. zunächst die beiden Buchsen 111 und 112 durch Leuchtenmodule 50 mit einer Standardlänge belegt, wobei - wie erkennbar ist - das linke Leuchtenmodul 50 um 180° verdreht angeordnet wird. Beide Module nützen die an der ersten Teileinheit fix angeordneten Buchsen 111 und 112. Die zweite Teileinheit mit den in deutlich kürzeren Abständen positionierten Buchsen 113 hingegen wird im dargestellten Beispiel nahe an der ersten Teileinheit 201 positioniert, so dass hier nur ein sehr geringer Abstand besteht. Die verbleibende Länge der Tragschiene 1wird dann durch ein kürzeres Leuchtenmodul 60 belegt, welches mit der entsprechenden Buchse 113 koppelbar ist.Based on Figures 4a and 4b The advantage of the solution according to the invention is to be briefly explained again, the mounting rail 1 according to the invention being shown in two different lengths, together with the lamp modules 50 and 60 to be connected to it, the corresponding taps also being shown for the lamp modules. In a short variant, as in Figure 4a is shown, for example, the two sockets 11 1 and 11 2 are initially occupied by luminaire modules 50 with a standard length, the left luminaire module 50 being, as can be seen, rotated by 180 °. Both modules use the sockets 11 1 and 11 2 which are fixedly arranged on the first subunit. The second subunit with the bushings 11 3 positioned at significantly shorter distances, on the other hand, is positioned close to the first subunit 20 1 in the example shown, so that there is only a very small distance here. The remaining length of the mounting rail 1 is then occupied by a shorter lamp module 60, which can be coupled to the corresponding socket 11 3 .

Bei der Variante gemäß Figur 4b hingegen ist die zweite Teileinheit 202 auf die maximale Länge hinaus gezogen. Wiederum werden zunächst die beiden ersten Buchsen 111 und 112 der ersten Teileinheit 201 durch Standardleuchtenmodule 50 belegt. Die verbleibende Restlänge der Tragschiene 1 wird nunmehr durch die kurzen Leuchtenmodule 60 belegt, welche alle entsprechenden Buchsen 113 der zweiten Teileinheit 202 nutzen. Es ist offensichtlich, dass bei entsprechenden Zwischenstellungen der zweiten Teileinheit 202 dann eine entsprechend geringere Anzahl an kürzeren Modulen 60 zum Einsatz kommt, wobei allerdings nunmehr in sehr kleinen Schritten eine Längenanpassung der Tragschiene insgesamt erzielt werden kann.In the variant according to Figure 4b on the other hand, the second sub-unit 20 2 is extended to the maximum length. Again, the first two sockets 11 1 and 11 2 of the first sub-unit 20 1 are initially occupied by standard lamp modules 50. The remaining length of the mounting rail 1 is now occupied by the short lamp modules 60, which use all the corresponding sockets 11 3 of the second sub-unit 20 2 . It is obvious that with corresponding intermediate positions of the second sub-unit 20 2 , a correspondingly smaller number of shorter modules 60 is then used, although an overall length adjustment of the mounting rail can now be achieved in very small steps.

Insgesamt besteht also mit Hilfe der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung die Möglichkeit, äußerst komfortabel die Länge einer Tragschiene an eine gewünschte Endlänge anzupassen. Wie bereits erwähnt, ist es ausreichend, wenn in einem derartigen Lichtbandsystem lediglich eine einzige Tragschiene entsprechend längenvariabel ausgeführt ist. Die weiteren Tragschienen hingegen können in üblicher Weise Standardlängen aufweisen.Overall, with the help of the solution according to the invention, there is the possibility of extremely comfortably adapting the length of a mounting rail to a desired final length. As already mentioned, it is sufficient if only a single mounting rail is designed to be correspondingly variable in length in such a trunking system. The other mounting rails, however, can have standard lengths in the usual way.

Ferner ist anzumerken, dass theoretisch auch denkbar wäre, dass alle Leuchtenmodule eigene Konverter aufweisen und dementsprechend der Stromkreis zur Stromversorgung der Leuchtenmodule unmittelbar mit der allgemeinen Stromversorgung gekoppelt ist. Da allerdings das zentrale Nutzen des Konverters in der Tragschiene selbst zu Einsparungen in der Länge der Leuchtenmodule führen kann, besteht bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform die Möglichkeit, deutlich kürzere Leuchtenmodule zu realisieren, was letztendlich eine bessere Längenanpassung der Tragschiene insgesamt ermöglicht.It should also be noted that, in theory, it would also be conceivable that all the lamp modules have their own converters and, accordingly, the circuit for supplying power to the lamp modules is directly coupled to the general power supply. However, since the central use of the converter in the mounting rail itself can lead to savings in the length of the luminaire modules, there is the possibility in the illustrated embodiment of realizing significantly shorter luminaire modules, which ultimately enables a better length adjustment of the mounting rail as a whole.

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  1. Mounting rail (1) for holding and supplying power to lighting modules (50, 60) having a wiring unit with coupling elements (10) for electrically connecting at least two lighting modules (50, 60),
    wherein the wiring unit is subdivided into two subunits (201, 202), each of which comprises at least one coupling element (10), and wherein the subunits (201, 202) can be adjusted relative to one another in longitudinal direction of the mounting rail (1),
    characterized in that
    each of the two subunits (201, 202) comprises a plurality of coupling elements (10), wherein the spaces between adjacent coupling elements (10) in a first subunit are greater than the corresponding spaces in a second subunit.
  2. Mounting rail according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the two subunits (201, 202) have a common circuit (8) for supplying power to the connected lighting module (50, 60), wherein the subunits (201, 202) are electrically connected via a flexible cable (9) .
  3. Mounting rail according to Claim 2,
    characterized in that,
    on the input side, the circuit (8) for supplying power to the connected lighting module (50, 60) comprises a converter (7) which is connected to a power supply connection (5) for the mounting rail (1).
  4. Mounting rail according to Claim 3,
    characterized in that
    the converter (7) is disposed on one of the two subunits (201, 202), preferably on the first subunit (201).
  5. Mounting rail according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the subunits (201, 202) are disposed within an elongate, preferably U-shaped, support element (2).
  6. Mounting rail according to Claim 5,
    characterized in that
    the support element (2) extends in one piece over the entire length of the mounting rail (1), wherein at least one of the two subunits (201, 202) is disposed in the support element (2) in a displaceable manner.
  7. Mounting rail according to Claim 5,
    characterized in that
    each subunit (201, 202) is assigned a mounting rail segment (21, 22), wherein the two mounting rail segments (21, 22) can be pushed telescopically one inside the other.
  8. Row lighting system having a mounting rail (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.
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