EP3137807B1 - Arrangement for forming an elongate, channel-type accommodation space - Google Patents

Arrangement for forming an elongate, channel-type accommodation space Download PDF

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EP3137807B1
EP3137807B1 EP15718365.8A EP15718365A EP3137807B1 EP 3137807 B1 EP3137807 B1 EP 3137807B1 EP 15718365 A EP15718365 A EP 15718365A EP 3137807 B1 EP3137807 B1 EP 3137807B1
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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
    • F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/02—Wall, ceiling, or floor bases; Fixing pendants or arms to the bases
    • F21V21/025—Elongated bases having a U-shaped cross section
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S2/00—Systems of lighting devices, not provided for in main groups F21S4/00 - F21S10/00 or F21S19/00, e.g. of modular construction
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S4/00—Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources
    • F21S4/20—Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports
    • F21S4/28—Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
    • F21S8/03—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of surface-mounted type
    • F21S8/038—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of surface-mounted type intended to be mounted on a light track
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/005—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips for several lighting devices in an end-to-end arrangement, i.e. light tracks
    • 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
    • F21V3/00—Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses
    • F21V3/04—Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings
    • F21V3/06—Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings characterised by the material
    • F21V3/062—Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings characterised by the material the material being plastics
    • 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
    • F21V31/00—Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements

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  • the invention relates to an arrangement for forming an elongated, channel-like receiving space.
  • Such an arrangement in the form of a light band system is known from the prior art, in which a plurality of U-shaped mounting rail elements are arranged adjacent to one another in a row in order to form a long receiving space.
  • the recording room can extend over many meters.
  • the mounting rail elements can then be equipped with a wide variety of light or optic inserts; these inserts are typically attached by an end customer or user of the continuous-row lighting system. The user builds the desired end product from a variety of components, so to speak.
  • a problem here is that the elongated receiving channel formed in this way does not offer suitable, reliable protection against dust or moisture.
  • the trunking system is therefore particularly unsuitable for use in industrial rooms in which a correspondingly higher degree of protection for trunking systems is typically desired or required.
  • the fastening device comprises U-shaped segments to form a receiving area.
  • a light emission plate bridges the free end areas of the two U-legs.
  • the reflector plate has a U-shaped cross section for receiving a lamp.
  • a light band system is known in which light tube segments are arranged on mounting rails.
  • an arrangement with luminaire units is known which can be arranged suspended from T-beams.
  • the luminaire has LED units which are arranged adjacent to one another on the end face.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an improved arrangement for forming an elongated, channel-like receiving space.
  • the arrangement should also be suitable for a continuous row system with higher protection against dust or moisture.
  • an arrangement for forming an elongated, channel-like receiving space which has at least two elongated support rail elements, two of the support rail elements being arranged adjacent to one another at the end face via a joint. Furthermore, the arrangement has a first profile part and a second profile part which is connected to the first profile part to form the channel-like receiving space; the receiving space extends at least essentially over the length of the two mounting rails. One of the two profile parts is attached to the mounting rail elements.
  • the receiving space can be designed to be particularly leak-proof, over its entire length.
  • the formation of butt joints can be avoided in this way.
  • the mounting rail elements can be "lined", so to speak, through the profile parts.
  • the first profile part and the second profile part are preferably positively connected to one another.
  • a particularly suitable tightness can be achieved by a form fit.
  • the first profile part and / or the second profile part are preferably formed at least partially from an elastic material, in particular from one formed more elastic material than the mounting rails.
  • the receiving space can be made suitably tight and yet - due to the mounting rail elements - a suitable stability and load-bearing capacity can be achieved.
  • the first profile part and the second profile part are preferably designed such that they can be wound up into a roll.
  • the profile parts - even if they are very long, for example, many meters long - can be transported in a particularly suitable manner. In particular, this enables particularly simple transport to a corresponding location.
  • the first profile part is arranged directly contacting the two mounting rail elements.
  • the first profile part is supported directly and thus particularly suitably on the mounting rail elements.
  • the arrangement can thus be advantageously designed to be particularly space-saving and stable.
  • a particularly suitable support can be achieved if the first profile part is arranged lying flat against the two mounting rail elements.
  • the second profile part is preferably held on the first profile part via a clamp connection, in particular only via the clamp connection. This makes a particularly simple assembly of the two profile parts possible with a suitable tightness of the receiving space.
  • the first profile part is arranged held on the two mounting rail elements via a positive connection, preferably via a latching connection, in particular only via the latching connection. This enables a particularly simple fastening of the first profile part to the mounting rail elements.
  • the mounting rail elements have a substantially U-shaped cross section, so that a first U-leg, a second U-leg and a connecting leg connecting the two U-legs are formed, the first profile part being arranged adjacent to the connecting leg .
  • the first profile part has a bottom area, a first arm area adjoining a first side of the bottom area and a second arm area adjoining the second side opposite thereto.
  • the design being such that the first arm region encompasses the free end region of the first U-leg and the second arm region encompasses the free end region of the second U-leg.
  • the interlocking connection or the latching connection is formed on the one hand between a first inwardly projecting projection formed on the first U-leg and a first latching profile formed on the first arm region and on the other hand between one on the second U-leg formed second inwardly projecting projection and a second locking profile formed on the second arm area, the locking profiles being arranged approximately halfway up the arm areas. In this way, particularly suitable stability of the first profile part can be achieved.
  • the second profile part preferably has a plate-like region, to which a connection region is connected on both sides, the two connection regions being made of a more elastic material than the plate-like region. This makes it particularly suitable to achieve a good tightness of the receiving space and a suitable overall stability of the second profile part.
  • the two connection areas each have a V-shaped or a U-shaped cross section.
  • connection areas preferably with the interposition of areas of the first profile part, are arranged to press against the free end areas of the two U-legs.
  • a particularly suitable support of the connection areas and thus of the second profile part with respect to the mounting rail elements can thus be achieved.
  • the arrangement is preferably in the form of a continuous row system, cables being arranged in the receiving space, in particular for supplying power to a light module of the continuous row system.
  • the continuous row system can be designed to be particularly leakproof with a simple installation option.
  • Fig. 1 is a side view of an arrangement according to the invention outlined.
  • the arrangement is designed to form an elongated, channel-like receiving space.
  • the arrangement can in particular be a light band system.
  • the arrangement comprises at least two elongated support rail elements 1, 2.
  • the support rail elements 1, 2 preferably consist of a stable material, for example of a metal such as aluminum.
  • the mounting rail elements 1, 2 can for example be made of bent sheet metal parts.
  • Two of the mounting rail elements 1, 2 are arranged adjacent to one another at the end face via a joint 3. If the arrangement comprises more than two mounting rail elements 1, 2, these mounting rail elements 1, 2 are arranged adjacent to one another in accordance with the arrangement. Therefore, for the sake of simpler description, the following is considered in particular below: that the arrangement only has the two mounting rail elements 1, 2 shown here by way of example.
  • the support rail elements 1, 2 are preferably designed in profile-like fashion so that they each extend along a longitudinal axis L.
  • the mounting rail elements 1, 2 have at least essentially a U-shaped cross section; in particular, the mounting rail elements 1, 2 of the arrangement each have the same cross-sectional shape.
  • the mounting rail elements 1, 2 are in particular arranged relative to one another such that they form a straight row along the longitudinal axis L.
  • a first mounting rail element 1 of the at least two mounting rail elements 1, 2 viewed along the longitudinal axis L has a length l1 and a second mounting rail element 2 of the at least two mounting rail elements 1, 2 correspondingly has a length l2 . It can be provided that the mounting rail elements 1, 2 of the arrangement each have the same length or else have different lengths.
  • the length of the support rail elements 1, 2, which are arranged adjacent to one another on the end faces - referred to here as the total length ⁇ - correspondingly corresponds to the sum of the lengths l1 and l2 of the individual support rails 1, 2.
  • mounting rails 1, 2 are arranged with their U-shaped profile openly oriented downward. In general, however, a different orientation from the vertical can also be provided.
  • Fig. 2 shows a schematic cross section through the arrangement normal to the longitudinal axis L.
  • the arrangement also has a first profile part 4 and a second profile part 5, which is connected to the first profile part 4 to form the channel-like receiving space, here provided with the reference number 6.
  • the receiving space 6 is formed only by the first profile part 4 and the second profile part 5.
  • the two profile parts 4, 5 thus represent "channel profile parts".
  • the two profile parts 4, 5 are accordingly with their profile axes parallel to the longitudinal axis L or parallel to the mounting rail elements 1, 2 arranged.
  • the receiving space 6 extends at least substantially over the length of the two mounting rail elements 1, 2, that is, over the total length ⁇ .
  • the two profile parts 4, 5 each have a length that is at least 80% of the total length ⁇ of the mounting rail elements 1, 2.
  • One of the two profile parts 4, 5, in the example shown the first profile part 4, is fastened to the mounting rail elements 1, 2.
  • the mounting rail elements 1, 2, in the interior formed by their U-shape can be lined in such a way that the receiving space 6, viewed along the longitudinal axis L , has no joint. It can thus be made particularly suitably dense.
  • the design is preferably such that the first profile part 4 is arranged held on the two mounting rail elements 1, 2 via a positive connection, in particular only via the positive connection.
  • a positive connection in particular only via the positive connection.
  • This is preferably a snap-in connection R , so that in particular the first profile part 4 is held on the two mounting rail elements 1, 2 only via the snap-in connection R.
  • the first profile part 4 can be attached to the mounting rail elements 1, 2 in a particularly suitable manner, in particular without the aid of a tool.
  • the first profile part 4 and the second profile part 5 are positively connected to one another.
  • Such a form fit is particularly suitable for achieving a corresponding tightness.
  • the second profile part 5 is arranged held on the first profile part 4 via a clamp connection K , in particular only via the clamp connection K.
  • the connection between the two profile parts 4, 5 can be made particularly easily, in particular it can be achieve that the connection can be made without the aid of a tool.
  • the first profile part 4 and / or the second profile part 5 are preferably formed at least partially from an elastic material, in particular from a more elastic material than the support rails 1, 2. This is advantageous with regard to achieving a suitable tightness.
  • first profile part 4 and / or the second profile part 5 are preferably designed such that they can be wound up into a roll.
  • both profile parts 4, 5 are designed such that they can each be wound up into a roll, for example in each case into a roll whose diameter is less than 2 m.
  • the two profile parts 4, 5 - even if they have large lengths (in the non-wound state) of, for example, more than 5 m or more than 10 m, can be transported in a particularly suitable manner to an installation location of the arrangement or of the light band system.
  • the first profile part 4 is arranged in direct contact with the two mounting rail elements 1, 2. In this way, a suitable stability of the receiving channel 6 can be achieved in a space-saving manner.
  • the first profile part 4 is arranged lying flat against the two mounting rail elements 1, 2.
  • the support rail elements 1, 2, as mentioned, have a U-shaped cross section when viewed normal to the longitudinal axis L.
  • a first U-leg 11, a second U-leg 12 and a connecting leg 13 connecting the two U-legs 11, 12 are formed.
  • the connecting leg 13 is oriented at least substantially horizontally, the two U-legs 11, 12 extending downward.
  • the first profile part 4 is advantageously arranged in contact with the connecting leg 13.
  • a suitable utilization of the interior of the support rail elements 1, 2 given by the U-shape can be achieved if the first profile part 4 has a floor area 40, a first arm area 41 adjoining a first side of the floor area 40 and one on the second side opposite this Side adjoining second arm area 42, the design being such that the first arm area 41 encompasses the free end area of the first U-leg 11 and the second arm area 42 encompasses the free end area of the second U-leg 12. In this way it can be achieved that the receiving space 6 closes, so to speak, with the free end regions or lower edges of the U-legs 11, 12.
  • the design is also advantageously used such that the first profile part 4 with the base region 40 is arranged adjacent to the connecting leg 13.
  • a particularly suitable attachment of the first profile part 4 to the mounting rails 1, 2 can be achieved if the form-fitting connection or the latching connection R on the one hand between a first inwardly projecting projection 14 and one formed on the first U-leg 11 the first latching section 43 formed on the first arm region 41 and on the other hand between a second inwardly projecting projection 15 formed on the second U-leg 12 and a second latching section 44 formed on the second arm section 42 achieve this design that components are arranged in the interior of the receiving space 6 in such a way that they are supported from the inside close to those points which lie opposite the inwardly projecting projections 14, 15.
  • a further profile 45, 46 can be formed on the corresponding inward-facing regions of the arm regions 41, 42.
  • these components can be arranged in a particularly suitable manner in the receiving space 6.
  • These components can be, for example, cables, cable carriers, light modules, etc. in the case of a continuous row system.
  • the locking profiles 43, 44 are formed approximately halfway up the arm regions 41, 42.
  • the lower end regions of the arm regions 41, 42 can be U-shaped, so that they grip around the corresponding lower end region or the lower edge of the respective U leg 11, 12. This way you can go to the bottom towards or towards the open side of the mounting rail elements 1, 2 form two edge-side edges, which preferably extend over the total length ⁇ .
  • the arm areas 41, 42 of the first profile part 4 are thus designed to fasten the first profile part 4 to the mounting rail elements 1, 2 and also to form a closure of the receiving space 6 by covering the lower edges of the U-legs 11, 12 of the mounting rail elements 1, 2 reach under.
  • the second profile part 5 preferably has a plate-like area 51, to which a connection area 52, 53 is connected on both sides, the two connection areas 52, 53 being made of a more elastic material than the plate-like area 51 -
  • a flat, horizontally oriented, downward-facing outer surface is formed.
  • a suitable tightness of the receiving space 6 can be brought about by the elastic design of the connection areas 52, 53.
  • the two connecting regions 52, 53 are particularly suitable, each having a V-shaped or a U-shaped cross section.
  • this configuration advantageously makes it possible to achieve suitable windability or rollability of the second profile part 5.
  • the design is preferably such that the two connecting regions 52, 53 are arranged to press against the free end regions of the two U-legs 11, 12. In this way, a particularly suitable support of the connection areas 52, 53 can be brought about.
  • the two connection points between the two profile parts 4, 5 can be made particularly suitably tight if - as in Fig. 2 indicated - the design is such that the two connection areas 52, 53 are arranged with the interposition of areas of the first profile part 4, pressing against the free end areas of the two U-legs 11, 12.
  • the lower end regions of the arm regions 41, 42 are designed to enable the second profile part 5 to be clamped in, so that the clamp connection K is thereby produced.
  • - as in Fig. 2 shown by way of example - corresponding profiles are formed on the lower end regions of the arm regions 41, 42.
  • Fig. 3 is a longitudinal section in sections on the in Fig. 2 shown by III - III . It can be seen that the two profile parts 4, 5 extend beyond the joint 3, so that in particular a suitable tightness can also be achieved here.
  • the receiving space 6 has a comparatively large height; According to the invention, it is provided that the height of the receiving space 6 extends essentially over the entire height of the mounting rail elements 1, 2.
  • the design can be such that the height of the receiving space 6 is at least 60%, preferably at least 80%, of the vertical extent of the first U-leg 11.
  • the mounting rails 1, 2 can first be fastened to a ceiling, for example directly or suspended.
  • the first profile part 4 can be snapped into the support rails 1, 2 by producing the latching connection R, and in a third step, the second profile part 5 can be connected to the first profile part 4 by producing the clamping connection K.
  • the two profile parts 4, 5 form a tight form fit over their total length ⁇ . They form a continuous fastening and sealing connection to each other over their total length ⁇ . Stability and load-bearing capacity are formed by the mounting rail elements 1, 2, and tightness is ensured by the receiving space 6. Despite the large length of the receiving space 6, an absolute minimization of the sealing situation can be achieved.
  • the profile parts 4, 5 can be reliably attached in or on the mounting rail elements 1, 2.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Anordnung zum Bilden eines länglichen, kanalartigen Aufnahmeraums.The invention relates to an arrangement for forming an elongated, channel-like receiving space.

Aus dem Stand der Technik ist eine derartige Anordnung in Form eines Lichtbandsystems bekannt, bei dem mehrere U-förmige Tragschienenelemente zur Bildung eines langen Aufnahmeraums stirnseitig aneinandergrenzend in einer Reihe angeordnet werden. Der Aufnahmeraum kann sich dabei über viele Meter hinweg erstrecken. Die Tragschienenelemente können dann mit verschiedensten Licht- bzw. Optik-Einsätzen bestückt werden; das Anbringen dieser Einsätze erfolgt dabei typischerweise durch einen Endkunden bzw. Nutzer des Lichtbandsystems. Der Nutzer baut sich sozusagen aus einer Vielzahl von Komponenten das gewünschte Endprodukt.Such an arrangement in the form of a light band system is known from the prior art, in which a plurality of U-shaped mounting rail elements are arranged adjacent to one another in a row in order to form a long receiving space. The recording room can extend over many meters. The mounting rail elements can then be equipped with a wide variety of light or optic inserts; these inserts are typically attached by an end customer or user of the continuous-row lighting system. The user builds the desired end product from a variety of components, so to speak.

Ein Problem hierbei besteht darin, dass der so gebildete längliche Aufnahmekanal keinen geeignet zuverlässigen Schutz vor Staub oder Feuchtigkeit bietet. Das Lichtbandsystem eignet sich daher insbesondere kaum für einen Einsatz in industriellen Räumen, in denen typischerweise eine entsprechende höhere Schutzart für Lichtbandsysteme erwünscht bzw. gefordert ist.A problem here is that the elongated receiving channel formed in this way does not offer suitable, reliable protection against dust or moisture. The trunking system is therefore particularly unsuitable for use in industrial rooms in which a correspondingly higher degree of protection for trunking systems is typically desired or required.

Aus der DE 20 2009 015 404 U1 ist ein Wand- und Deckensystem mit einer Befestigungsvorrichtung zur Befestigung von Leuchteneinheiten bekannt. Die Befestigungsvorrichtung umfasst U-förmige Segmente zur Bildung eines Aufnahmebereichs. Dabei überbrückt eine Lichtemissionsplatte die freien Endbereiche der beiden U-Schenkel.From the DE 20 2009 015 404 U1 a wall and ceiling system with a fastening device for fastening luminaire units is known. The fastening device comprises U-shaped segments to form a receiving area. A light emission plate bridges the free end areas of the two U-legs.

Aus der US 2006/0028813 A1 ist eine längliche Leuchte mit einer Reflektor-Platte bekannt. Die Reflektor-Platte weist einen U-förmigen Querschnitt zur Aufnahme einer Lampe auf.From the US 2006/0028813 A1 an elongated lamp with a reflector plate is known. The reflector plate has a U-shaped cross section for receiving a lamp.

Aus der WO 99/06759 A1 ist ein Lichtbandsystem bekannt, bei dem Lichtröhren-Segmente auf Tragschienen angeordnet sind. Aus der US 2010/0309658 A1 ist eine Anordnung mit Leuchteneinheiten bekannt, die an T-Balken abgehängt angeordnet werden können.From the WO 99/06759 A1 a light band system is known in which light tube segments are arranged on mounting rails. From the US 2010/0309658 A1 an arrangement with luminaire units is known which can be arranged suspended from T-beams.

Aus der US 2014/0063803 A1 ist eine längliche LED-Leuchte mit einem Gehäuse und einer lichtdurchlässigen Abdeckung bekannt. Außerdem weist die Leuchte LED-Einheiten auf, die stirnseitig aneinandergrenzend angeordnet sind.From the US 2014/0063803 A1 an elongated LED lamp with a housing and a translucent cover is known. In addition, the luminaire has LED units which are arranged adjacent to one another on the end face.

Aus der US 5,499,170 ist eine längliche Leuchte mit einem biegbaren Aufnahmeteil und einem, an Letzterem gehalten angeordneten Abdeckteil bekannt. Durch die beiden genannten Teile ist ein kanalartiger Innenraum gebildet.From the US 5,499,170 an elongated lamp with a bendable receiving part and a cover part held on the latter is known. A channel-like interior is formed by the two parts mentioned.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine verbesserte Anordnung zum Bilden eines länglichen, kanalartigen Aufnahmeraums anzugeben. Insbesondere soll sich die Anordnung auch für ein Lichtbandsystem mit höherem Schutz vor Staub bzw. Feuchtigkeit eignen.The invention has for its object to provide an improved arrangement for forming an elongated, channel-like receiving space. In particular, the arrangement should also be suitable for a continuous row system with higher protection against dust or moisture.

Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung mit dem in dem unabhängigen Anspruch genannten Gegenstand gelöst. Besondere Ausführungsarten der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved according to the invention with the subject matter mentioned in the independent claim. Particular embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist eine Anordnung zum Bilden eines länglichen, kanalartigen Aufnahmeraums vorgesehen, die wenigstens zwei längliche Tragschienenelemente aufweist, wobei zwei der Tragschienenelemente über eine Stoßstelle stirnseitig aneinandergrenzend angeordnet sind. Weiterhin weist die Anordnung ein erstes Profilteil auf, sowie ein zweites Profilteil, das mit dem ersten Profilteil zur Bildung des kanalartigen Aufnahmeraums verbunden ist; dabei erstreckt sich der Aufnahmeraum zumindest im Wesentlichen mindestens über die Länge der zwei Tragschienen hinweg. Eines der beiden Profilteile ist dabei an den Tragschienenelementen befestigt.According to the invention, an arrangement for forming an elongated, channel-like receiving space is provided, which has at least two elongated support rail elements, two of the support rail elements being arranged adjacent to one another at the end face via a joint. Furthermore, the arrangement has a first profile part and a second profile part which is connected to the first profile part to form the channel-like receiving space; the receiving space extends at least essentially over the length of the two mounting rails. One of the two profile parts is attached to the mounting rail elements.

Durch die beiden miteinander verbundenen Profilteile lässt sich der Aufnahmeraum besonders geeignet dicht gestalten, und zwar über seine gesamte Länge hinweg. Insbesondere lässt sich auf diese Weise eine Bildung von Stoßstellen vermeiden. Durch die Profilteile lassen sich die Tragschienenelemente sozusagen "auskleiden".Thanks to the two interconnected profile parts, the receiving space can be designed to be particularly leak-proof, over its entire length. In particular, the formation of butt joints can be avoided in this way. The mounting rail elements can be "lined", so to speak, through the profile parts.

Vorzugsweise sind das erste Profilteil und das zweite Profilteil formschlüssig miteinander verbunden. Durch einen Formschluss lässt sich eine besonders geeignete Dichtheit erzielen.The first profile part and the second profile part are preferably positively connected to one another. A particularly suitable tightness can be achieved by a form fit.

Vorzugsweise sind das erste Profilteil und/oder das zweite Profilteil zumindest teilweise aus einem elastischen Material gebildet, insbesondere aus einem elastischeren Material gebildet als die Tragschienen. Hierdurch lässt sich der Aufnahmeraum geeignet dicht gestalten und dabei dennoch - durch die Tragschienenelemente - eine geeignete Stabilität und Tragfähigkeit erzielen.The first profile part and / or the second profile part are preferably formed at least partially from an elastic material, in particular from one formed more elastic material than the mounting rails. As a result, the receiving space can be made suitably tight and yet - due to the mounting rail elements - a suitable stability and load-bearing capacity can be achieved.

Vorzugsweise sind das erste Profilteil und das zweite Profilteil derart gestaltet, dass sie zu einer Rolle aufgewickelt werden können. Hierdurch lassen sich die Profilteile - auch wenn sie sehr großen Längen aufweisen, also beispielswiese viele Meter lang sind - besonders geeignet transportieren. Insbesondere ist hierdurch ein besonders einfacher Transport zu einem entsprechenden Einsatzort ermöglicht.The first profile part and the second profile part are preferably designed such that they can be wound up into a roll. As a result, the profile parts - even if they are very long, for example, many meters long - can be transported in a particularly suitable manner. In particular, this enables particularly simple transport to a corresponding location.

Erfindungsgemäß ist das erste Profilteil unmittelbar die zwei Tragschienenelemente kontaktierend angeordnet. Hierdurch lässt sich insbesondere erzielen, dass sich das erste Profilteil direkt und somit besonders geeignet an den Tragschienenelementen abstützt. So lässt sich die Anordnung vorteilhaft besonders raumsparend und stabil gestalten. Dabei lässt sich eine besonders geeignete Abstützung erzielen, wenn das erste Profilteil flächig an den zwei Tragschienenelementen anliegend angeordnet ist.According to the first profile part is arranged directly contacting the two mounting rail elements. In this way, it can in particular be achieved that the first profile part is supported directly and thus particularly suitably on the mounting rail elements. The arrangement can thus be advantageously designed to be particularly space-saving and stable. A particularly suitable support can be achieved if the first profile part is arranged lying flat against the two mounting rail elements.

Vorzugsweise ist das zweite Profilteil über eine Klemmverbindung an dem ersten Profilteil gehalten angeordnet, insbesondere lediglich über die Klemmverbindung. Hierdurch ist bei geeigneter Dichtheit des Aufnahmeraums ein besonders einfacher Zusammenbau der beiden Profilteile ermöglicht.The second profile part is preferably held on the first profile part via a clamp connection, in particular only via the clamp connection. This makes a particularly simple assembly of the two profile parts possible with a suitable tightness of the receiving space.

Erfindungsgemäß ist das erste Profilteil über eine Formschluss-Verbindung, vorzugsweise über eine Rastverbindung an den zwei Tragschienenelementen gehalten angeordnet, insbesondere lediglich über die Rastverbindung. Hierdurch ist eine besonders einfache Befestigung des ersten Profilteils an den Tragschienenelementen ermöglicht.According to the invention, the first profile part is arranged held on the two mounting rail elements via a positive connection, preferably via a latching connection, in particular only via the latching connection. This enables a particularly simple fastening of the first profile part to the mounting rail elements.

Erfindungsgemäß weisen die Tragschienenelemente einen im Wesentlichen U-förmigen Querschnitt auf, so dass ein erster U-Schenkel, ein zweiter U-Schenkel und ein, die beiden U-Schenkel miteinander verbindender Verbindungsschenkel gebildet sind, wobei das erste Profilteil an dem Verbindungsschenkel anliegend angeordnet ist. Hierdurch ist eine besonders geeignete raumsparende Gestaltung ermöglicht.According to the invention, the mounting rail elements have a substantially U-shaped cross section, so that a first U-leg, a second U-leg and a connecting leg connecting the two U-legs are formed, the first profile part being arranged adjacent to the connecting leg . This enables a particularly suitable space-saving design.

Erfindungsgemäß weist dabei das erste Profilteil einen Bodenbereich auf, einen sich an einer ersten Seite des Bodenbereichs anschließenden ersten Armbereich und einen auf der hierzu gegenüberliegenden zweiten Seite anschließenden zweiten Armbereich, wobei die Gestaltung derart ist, dass der erste Armbereich den freien Endbereich des ersten U-Schenkels umgreift und der zweite Armbereich den freien Endbereich des zweiten U-Schenkels umgreift. Hierdurch lässt sich zur Bildung des Aufnahmeraums der durch die Tragschienenelemente vorgegebene Raum besonders gut ausnützen.According to the invention, the first profile part has a bottom area, a first arm area adjoining a first side of the bottom area and a second arm area adjoining the second side opposite thereto. the design being such that the first arm region encompasses the free end region of the first U-leg and the second arm region encompasses the free end region of the second U-leg. As a result, the space specified by the mounting rail elements can be used particularly well to form the receiving space.

Erfindungsgemäß ist die Formschluss-Verbindung bzw. die Rastverbindung einerseits zwischen einem, an dem ersten U-Schenkel ausgebildeten ersten nach innen ragenden Vorsprung und einer, an dem ersten Armbereich ausgebildeten ersten Rast-Profilierung gebildet und andererseits zwischen einem, an dem zweiten U-Schenkel ausgebildeten zweiten nach innen ragenden Vorsprung und einer, an dem zweiten Armbereich ausgebildeten zweiten Rast-Profilierung, wobei die Rast-Profilierungen etwa auf halber Höhe der Armbereiche angeordnet sind. Hierdurch lässt sich insbesondere eine besonders geeignete Stabilität des ersten Profilteils erzielen.According to the invention, the interlocking connection or the latching connection is formed on the one hand between a first inwardly projecting projection formed on the first U-leg and a first latching profile formed on the first arm region and on the other hand between one on the second U-leg formed second inwardly projecting projection and a second locking profile formed on the second arm area, the locking profiles being arranged approximately halfway up the arm areas. In this way, particularly suitable stability of the first profile part can be achieved.

Vorzugsweise weist das zweite Profilteil einen plattenartigen Bereich auf, an den sich zu beiden Seiten jeweils ein Verbindungsbereich anschließt, wobei die beiden Verbindungsbereiche aus einem elastischeren Material bestehen als der plattenartige Bereich. Hierdurch lässt sich besonders geeignet eine gute Dichtheit des Aufnahmeraums und eine geeignete Gesamtstabilität des zweiten Profilteils erzielen. Dabei weisen besonders geeignet die beiden Verbindungsbereiche jeweils einen V-förmigen oder einen U-förmigen Querschnitt auf.The second profile part preferably has a plate-like region, to which a connection region is connected on both sides, the two connection regions being made of a more elastic material than the plate-like region. This makes it particularly suitable to achieve a good tightness of the receiving space and a suitable overall stability of the second profile part. In a particularly suitable manner, the two connection areas each have a V-shaped or a U-shaped cross section.

Vorzugsweise ist die Gestaltung derart, dass die beiden Verbindungsbereiche, vorzugsweise unter Zwischenschaltung von Bereichen des ersten Profilteils, gegen die freien Endbereiche der beiden U-Schenkel drückend angeordnet sind. So lässt sich eine besonders geeignete Abstützung der Verbindungsbereiche und damit des zweiten Profilteils gegenüber den Tragschienenelementen erzielen.The configuration is preferably such that the two connection areas, preferably with the interposition of areas of the first profile part, are arranged to press against the free end areas of the two U-legs. A particularly suitable support of the connection areas and thus of the second profile part with respect to the mounting rail elements can thus be achieved.

Vorzugsweise ist die Anordnung in Form eines Lichtbandsystems gegeben, wobei in dem Aufnahmeraum Kabel angeordnet sind, insbesondere zur Stromversorgung eines Leuchtmoduls des Lichtbandsystems. Hierdurch lässt sich das Lichtbandsystem bei einfacher Montagemöglichkeit besonders geeignet dicht gestalten.The arrangement is preferably in the form of a continuous row system, cables being arranged in the receiving space, in particular for supplying power to a light module of the continuous row system. As a result, the continuous row system can be designed to be particularly leakproof with a simple installation option.

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

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eine Skizze einer Seitenansicht zweier Tragschienenelemente einer erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung,
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The invention is explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment and with reference to the drawings. Show it:
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In Fig. 1 ist eine Seitenansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung skizziert. Die Anordnung ist zum Bilden eines länglichen, kanalartigen Aufnahmeraums gestaltet. Bei der Anordnung kann es sich insbesondere um ein Lichtbandsystem handeln.In Fig. 1 is a side view of an arrangement according to the invention outlined. The arrangement is designed to form an elongated, channel-like receiving space. The arrangement can in particular be a light band system.

Die Anordnung umfasst wenigstens zwei längliche Tragschienenelemente 1, 2. Die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 bestehen vorzugsweise aus einem stabilen Material, beispielsweise aus einem Metall wie Aluminium. Die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 können beispielsweise aus gebogenen Blechteilen gefertigt sein.The arrangement comprises at least two elongated support rail elements 1, 2. The support rail elements 1, 2 preferably consist of a stable material, for example of a metal such as aluminum. The mounting rail elements 1, 2 can for example be made of bent sheet metal parts.

Dabei sind zwei der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 über eine Stoßstelle 3 stirnseitig aneinandergrenzend angeordnet. Wenn die Anordnung mehr als zwei Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 umfasst, sind diese Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 der Anordnung entsprechend aneinandergrenzend angeordnet. Daher wird der einfacheren Beschreibung halber hier im Folgenden insbesondere der Fall betrachtet, dass die Anordnung lediglich die hier beispielhaft gezeigten zwei Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 aufweist.Two of the mounting rail elements 1, 2 are arranged adjacent to one another at the end face via a joint 3. If the arrangement comprises more than two mounting rail elements 1, 2, these mounting rail elements 1, 2 are arranged adjacent to one another in accordance with the arrangement. Therefore, for the sake of simpler description, the following is considered in particular below: that the arrangement only has the two mounting rail elements 1, 2 shown here by way of example.

Vorzugsweise sind die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 profilartig gestaltet, so dass sie sich jeweils entlang einer Längsachse L erstrecken. Erfindungsgemäß weisen die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 zumindest im Wesentlichen einen U-förmigen Querschnitt auf; insbesondere weisen die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 der Anordnung jeweils dieselbe Querschnittform auf.The support rail elements 1, 2 are preferably designed in profile-like fashion so that they each extend along a longitudinal axis L. According to the invention, the mounting rail elements 1, 2 have at least essentially a U-shaped cross section; in particular, the mounting rail elements 1, 2 of the arrangement each have the same cross-sectional shape.

Wie in Fig. 1 angedeutet, sind die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 insbesondere relativ zueinander so angeordnet, dass sie entlang der Längsachse L eine gerade Reihe bilden.As in Fig. 1 indicated, the mounting rail elements 1, 2 are in particular arranged relative to one another such that they form a straight row along the longitudinal axis L.

Im gezeigten Beispiel weist ein erstes Tragschienenelement 1 der wenigstens zwei Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 entlang der Längsachse L betrachtet eine Länge l1 auf und ein zweites Tragschienenelement 2 der wenigstens zwei Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 entsprechend eine Länge l2. Dabei kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 der Anordnung jeweils dieselbe Länge aufweisen oder aber unterschiedliche Längen aufweisen.In the example shown, a first mounting rail element 1 of the at least two mounting rail elements 1, 2 viewed along the longitudinal axis L has a length l1 and a second mounting rail element 2 of the at least two mounting rail elements 1, 2 correspondingly has a length l2 . It can be provided that the mounting rail elements 1, 2 of the arrangement each have the same length or else have different lengths.

Die Länge der entsprechend stirnseitig aneinandergrenzend angeordneten Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 - hier als Gesamtlänge λ bezeichnet - entspricht dementsprechend der Summe der Längen l1 und l2 der einzelnen Tragschienen 1, 2.The length of the support rail elements 1, 2, which are arranged adjacent to one another on the end faces - referred to here as the total length λ - correspondingly corresponds to the sum of the lengths l1 and l2 of the individual support rails 1, 2.

Weiterhin der einfacheren Beschreibung halber wird hier davon ausgegangen, dass die Tragschienen 1, 2 mit ihrem U-förmigen Profil nach unten offen ausgerichtet angeordnet sind. Im Allgemeinen kann jedoch auch eine andere Orientierung gegenüber der Vertikalen vorgesehen sein.Furthermore, for the sake of simpler description, it is assumed here that the mounting rails 1, 2 are arranged with their U-shaped profile openly oriented downward. In general, however, a different orientation from the vertical can also be provided.

Fig. 2 zeigt einen schematischen Querschnitt durch die Anordnung normal zu der Längsachse L. Die Anordnung weist weiterhin ein erstes Profilteil 4 und ein zweites Profilteil 5 auf, das mit dem ersten Profilteil 4 zur Bildung des kanalartigen Aufnahmeraums, hier mit dem Bezugszeichen 6 versehen, verbunden ist. Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Aufnahmeraum 6 lediglich durch das erste Profilteil 4 und das zweite Profilteil 5 gebildet ist. Die beiden Profilteile 4, 5 stellen somit "Kanal-Profilteile" dar. Die beiden Profilteile 4, 5 sind dementsprechend mit ihren Profilachsen parallel zu der Längsachse L bzw. parallel zu den Tragschienenelementen 1, 2 orientiert angeordnet. Fig. 2 shows a schematic cross section through the arrangement normal to the longitudinal axis L. The arrangement also has a first profile part 4 and a second profile part 5, which is connected to the first profile part 4 to form the channel-like receiving space, here provided with the reference number 6. In particular, it can be provided that the receiving space 6 is formed only by the first profile part 4 and the second profile part 5. The two profile parts 4, 5 thus represent "channel profile parts". The two profile parts 4, 5 are accordingly with their profile axes parallel to the longitudinal axis L or parallel to the mounting rail elements 1, 2 arranged.

Der Aufnahmeraum 6 erstreckt sich dabei zumindest im Wesentlichen mindestens über die Länge der zwei Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 hinweg, also über Gesamtlänge λ hinweg. Beispielsweise kann vorgesehen sein, dass die beiden Profilteile 4, 5 jeweils eine Länge aufweisen, die mindestens 80% der Gesamtlänge λ der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 beträgt.The receiving space 6 extends at least substantially over the length of the two mounting rail elements 1, 2, that is, over the total length λ . For example, it can be provided that the two profile parts 4, 5 each have a length that is at least 80% of the total length λ of the mounting rail elements 1, 2.

Dabei ist eines der beiden Profilteile 4, 5, im gezeigten Beispiel das erste Profilteil 4, an den Tragschienenelementen 1, 2 befestigt.One of the two profile parts 4, 5, in the example shown the first profile part 4, is fastened to the mounting rail elements 1, 2.

Durch die beiden Profilteile 4, 5 lassen sich die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2, in dem durch ihre U-Form gebildeten Innenraum, so auskleiden, dass der Aufnahmeraum 6 entlang der Längsachse L betrachtet keine Stoßstelle aufweist. Er lässt sich damit besonders geeignet dicht gestalten.Through the two profile parts 4, 5, the mounting rail elements 1, 2, in the interior formed by their U-shape, can be lined in such a way that the receiving space 6, viewed along the longitudinal axis L , has no joint. It can thus be made particularly suitably dense.

Vorzugsweise ist die Gestaltung dabei derart, dass das erste Profilteil 4 über eine Formschluss-Verbindung an den zwei Tragschienenelementen 1, 2 gehalten angeordnet ist, insbesondere lediglich über die Formschluss-Verbindung. Vorzugsweise handelt es sich hierbei um eine Rastverbindung R, so dass insbesondere das erste Profilteil 4 an den zwei Tragschienenelementen 1, 2 lediglich über die Rastverbindung R gehalten angeordnet ist. Hierdurch lässt sich erzielen, dass das erste Profilteil 4 besonders geeignet, insbesondere ohne Zuhilfenahme eines Werkzeugs, an den Tragschienenelementen 1, 2 befestigt werden kann.The design is preferably such that the first profile part 4 is arranged held on the two mounting rail elements 1, 2 via a positive connection, in particular only via the positive connection. This is preferably a snap-in connection R , so that in particular the first profile part 4 is held on the two mounting rail elements 1, 2 only via the snap-in connection R. In this way, it can be achieved that the first profile part 4 can be attached to the mounting rail elements 1, 2 in a particularly suitable manner, in particular without the aid of a tool.

Vorzugsweise sind dabei das erste Profilteil 4 und das zweite Profilteil 5 formschlüssig miteinander verbunden. Zur Erzielung einer entsprechenden Dichtheit eignet sich ein solcher Formschluss besonders.Preferably, the first profile part 4 and the second profile part 5 are positively connected to one another. Such a form fit is particularly suitable for achieving a corresponding tightness.

Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass das zweite Profilteil 5 über eine Klemmverbindung K an dem ersten Profilteil 4 gehalten angeordnet ist, insbesondere lediglich über die Klemmverbindung K. Hierdurch lässt sich die Verbindung zwischen den beiden Profilteilen 4, 5 besonders einfach herstellen, insbesondere lässt sich erzielen, dass die Verbindung ohne Zuhilfenahme eines Werkzeugs hergestellt werden kann.In particular, it can be provided that the second profile part 5 is arranged held on the first profile part 4 via a clamp connection K , in particular only via the clamp connection K. As a result, the connection between the two profile parts 4, 5 can be made particularly easily, in particular it can be achieve that the connection can be made without the aid of a tool.

Vorzugsweise sind das erste Profilteil 4 und/oder das zweite Profilteil 5 zumindest teilweise aus einem elastischen Material gebildet, insbesondere aus einem elastischeren Material gebildet als die Tragschienen 1, 2. Dies ist vorteilhaft mit Bezug auf das Erzielen einer geeigneten Dichtheit.The first profile part 4 and / or the second profile part 5 are preferably formed at least partially from an elastic material, in particular from a more elastic material than the support rails 1, 2. This is advantageous with regard to achieving a suitable tightness.

Weiterhin vorzugsweise sind das erste Profilteil 4 und/oder das zweite Profilteil 5 derart gestaltet, dass sie zu einer Rolle aufgewickelt werden können. Insbesondere sind beide Profilteile 4, 5 derart gestaltet, dass sie jeweils zu einer Rolle aufgewickelt werden können, beispielsweise jeweils zu einer Rolle, deren Durchmesser kleiner als 2 m ist. Hierdurch lassen sich die beiden Profilteile 4, 5 - auch wenn sie (im nicht aufgewickelten Zustand) große Längen von beispielsweise mehr als 5 m oder mehr als 10 m aufweisen, besonders geeignet zu einem Montageort der Anordnung bzw. des Lichtbandsystems transportieren.Furthermore, the first profile part 4 and / or the second profile part 5 are preferably designed such that they can be wound up into a roll. In particular, both profile parts 4, 5 are designed such that they can each be wound up into a roll, for example in each case into a roll whose diameter is less than 2 m. As a result, the two profile parts 4, 5 - even if they have large lengths (in the non-wound state) of, for example, more than 5 m or more than 10 m, can be transported in a particularly suitable manner to an installation location of the arrangement or of the light band system.

Durch die aufrollbare Gestaltung der Profilteile 4, 5 lässt sich erzielen, dass der Aufnahmeraum 6 quasi "endlos" gestaltet werden kann.Due to the roll-up design of the profile parts 4, 5, it can be achieved that the receiving space 6 can be made virtually "endless".

Vorzugsweise ist das erste Profilteil 4 unmittelbar die zwei Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 kontaktierend angeordnet ist. Hierdurch lässt sich auf raumsparende Weise eine geeignete Stabilität des Aufnahmekanals 6 bewirken. Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass das erste Profilteil 4 flächig an den zwei Tragschienenelementen 1, 2 anliegend angeordnet ist.Preferably, the first profile part 4 is arranged in direct contact with the two mounting rail elements 1, 2. In this way, a suitable stability of the receiving channel 6 can be achieved in a space-saving manner. In particular, it can be provided that the first profile part 4 is arranged lying flat against the two mounting rail elements 1, 2.

Im gezeigten Beispiel weisen die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 wie erwähnt normal zu der Längsachse L betrachtet einen U-förmigen Querschnitt auf. Auf diese Weise sind ein erster U-Schenkel 11, ein zweiter U-Schenkel 12 und ein, die beiden U-Schenkel 11, 12 miteinander verbindender Verbindungsschenkel 13 gebildet. Bei der hier betrachteten Orientierung ist dabei der Verbindungsschenkel 13 zumindest im Wesentlichen horizontal orientiert, wobei sich die beiden U-Schenkel 11, 12 nach unten hin erstrecken. Dabei ist das erste Profilteil 4 vorteilhaft an dem Verbindungsschenkel 13 anliegend angeordnet.In the example shown, the support rail elements 1, 2, as mentioned, have a U-shaped cross section when viewed normal to the longitudinal axis L. In this way, a first U-leg 11, a second U-leg 12 and a connecting leg 13 connecting the two U-legs 11, 12 are formed. In the orientation considered here, the connecting leg 13 is oriented at least substantially horizontally, the two U-legs 11, 12 extending downward. In this case, the first profile part 4 is advantageously arranged in contact with the connecting leg 13.

Eine geeignete Ausnutzung des durch die U-Form gegebenen Innenraums der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 lässt sich erzielen, wenn das erste Profilteil 4 einen Bodenbereich 40 aufweist, einen sich an einer ersten Seite des Bodenbereichs 40 anschließenden ersten Armbereich 41 und einen auf der hierzu gegenüberliegenden zweiten Seite anschließenden zweiten Armbereich 42, wobei die Gestaltung derart ist, dass der erste Armbereich 41 den freien Endbereich des ersten U-Schenkels 11 umgreift und der zweite Armbereich 42 den freien Endbereich des zweiten U-Schenkels 12 umgreift. Hierdurch lässt sich erzielen, dass der Aufnahmeraum 6 sozusagen mit den freien Endbereichen bzw. Unterkanten der U-Schenkel 11, 12 abschließt.A suitable utilization of the interior of the support rail elements 1, 2 given by the U-shape can be achieved if the first profile part 4 has a floor area 40, a first arm area 41 adjoining a first side of the floor area 40 and one on the second side opposite this Side adjoining second arm area 42, the design being such that the first arm area 41 encompasses the free end area of the first U-leg 11 and the second arm area 42 encompasses the free end area of the second U-leg 12. In this way it can be achieved that the receiving space 6 closes, so to speak, with the free end regions or lower edges of the U-legs 11, 12.

Weiterhin vorteilhaft raumnutzend ist beim gezeigten Beispiel die Gestaltung derart, dass das erste Profilteil 4 mit dem Bodenbereich 40 an dem Verbindungsschenkel 13 anliegend angeordnet ist.In the example shown, the design is also advantageously used such that the first profile part 4 with the base region 40 is arranged adjacent to the connecting leg 13.

Eine besonders geeignete Befestigung des ersten Profilteils 4 an den Tragschienen 1, 2 lässt sich erzielen, wenn die Formschluss-Verbindung bzw. die Rastverbindung R einerseits zwischen einem, an dem ersten U-Schenkel 11 ausgebildeten ersten nach innen ragenden Vorsprung 14 und einer, an dem ersten Armbereich 41 ausgebildeten ersten Rast-Profilierung 43 gebildet ist und andererseits zwischen einem, an dem zweiten U-Schenkel 12 ausgebildeten zweiten nach innen ragenden Vorsprung 15 und einer, an dem zweiten Armbereich 42 ausgebildeten zweiten Rast-Profilierung 44. Insbesondere lässt sich durch diese Gestaltung erzielen, dass Bauteile im Inneren des Aufnahmeraums 6 derart angeordnet werden, dass sie sich von innen her nahe derjenigen Stellen abstützen, die den nach innen ragenden Vorsprüngen 14, 15 gegenüberliegen. Beispielsweise kann an den entsprechenden nach innen weisenden Bereichen der Armbereiche 41, 42 hierzu jeweils eine weitere Profilierung 45, 46 ausgebildet sein. Hierdurch lassen sich diese Bauteile besonders geeignet in dem Aufnahmeraum 6 stabil anordnen. Bei diesen Bauteilen kann es sich beispielsweise im Fall eines Lichtbandsystems um Kabel, Kabelträger, Leuchtmodule etc. handeln.A particularly suitable attachment of the first profile part 4 to the mounting rails 1, 2 can be achieved if the form-fitting connection or the latching connection R on the one hand between a first inwardly projecting projection 14 and one formed on the first U-leg 11 the first latching section 43 formed on the first arm region 41 and on the other hand between a second inwardly projecting projection 15 formed on the second U-leg 12 and a second latching section 44 formed on the second arm section 42 achieve this design that components are arranged in the interior of the receiving space 6 in such a way that they are supported from the inside close to those points which lie opposite the inwardly projecting projections 14, 15. For example, a further profile 45, 46 can be formed on the corresponding inward-facing regions of the arm regions 41, 42. As a result, these components can be arranged in a particularly suitable manner in the receiving space 6. These components can be, for example, cables, cable carriers, light modules, etc. in the case of a continuous row system.

Die Rastprofilierungen 43, 44 sind etwa auf halber Höhe der Armbereiche 41, 42 ausgebildet. Wie im gezeigten Beispiel der Fall, können die unteren Endbereiche der Armbereiche 41, 42 U-förmig gestaltet sein, so dass sie hiermit jeweils den entsprechenden unteren Endbereich bzw. die Unterkante des jeweiligen U-Schenkels 11, 12 umgreifen. Auf diese Weise lassen sich zur Unterseite hin bzw. zur offenen Seite der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 hin zwei randseitige Kanten bilden, die sich vorzugsweise über die Gesamtlänge λ hinweg erstrecken.The locking profiles 43, 44 are formed approximately halfway up the arm regions 41, 42. As is the case in the example shown, the lower end regions of the arm regions 41, 42 can be U-shaped, so that they grip around the corresponding lower end region or the lower edge of the respective U leg 11, 12. This way you can go to the bottom towards or towards the open side of the mounting rail elements 1, 2 form two edge-side edges, which preferably extend over the total length λ .

Die Armbereiche 41, 42 des ersten Profilteils 4 sind damit zur Befestigung des ersten Profilteils 4 an den Tragschienenelementen 1, 2 ausgestaltet und außerdem zur Bildung eines Abschlusses des Aufnahmeraums 6, indem sie die Unterkanten der U-Schenkel 11, 12 der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 untergreifen.The arm areas 41, 42 of the first profile part 4 are thus designed to fasten the first profile part 4 to the mounting rail elements 1, 2 and also to form a closure of the receiving space 6 by covering the lower edges of the U-legs 11, 12 of the mounting rail elements 1, 2 reach under.

Das zweite Profilteil 5 weist vorzugsweise einen plattenartigen Bereich 51 auf, an den sich zu beiden Seiten jeweils ein Verbindungsbereich 52, 53 anschließt, wobei die beiden Verbindungsbereiche 52, 53 aus einem elastischeren Material bestehen als der plattenartige Bereich 51. Durch den plattenartigen Bereich 51 lässt sich - vorteilhaft mit Bezug auf das äußere Erscheinungsbild der Anordnung - eine plane, hier horizontal orientierte, nach unten weisende Außenfläche bilden. Durch die elastische Gestaltung der Verbindungsbereiche 52, 53 lässt sich eine geeignete Dichtheit des Aufnahmeraums 6 bewirken. Vorzugsweise weisen hierfür besonders geeignet die beiden Verbindungsbereiche 52, 53 jeweils einen V-förmigen oder einen U-förmigen Querschnitt auf.The second profile part 5 preferably has a plate-like area 51, to which a connection area 52, 53 is connected on both sides, the two connection areas 52, 53 being made of a more elastic material than the plate-like area 51 - Advantageously with regard to the external appearance of the arrangement - a flat, horizontally oriented, downward-facing outer surface is formed. A suitable tightness of the receiving space 6 can be brought about by the elastic design of the connection areas 52, 53. For this purpose, the two connecting regions 52, 53 are particularly suitable, each having a V-shaped or a U-shaped cross section.

Außerdem lässt sich durch diese Gestaltung vorteilhaft eine geeignete Wickelbarkeit bzw. Rollbarkeit des zweiten Profilteils 5 erzielen.In addition, this configuration advantageously makes it possible to achieve suitable windability or rollability of the second profile part 5.

Weiterhin vorzugsweise ist die Gestaltung derart, dass die beiden Verbindungsbereiche 52, 53 gegen die freien Endbereiche der beiden U-Schenkel 11, 12 drückend angeordnet sind. Hierdurch lässt sich eine besonders geeignete Abstützung der Verbindungsbereiche 52, 53 bewirken. Dabei lassen sich die beiden Verbindungsstellen zwischen beiden Profilteilen 4, 5 besonders geeignet dicht gestalten, wenn - wie in Fig. 2 angedeutet - die Gestaltung derart ist, dass die beiden Verbindungsbereiche 52, 53 unter Zwischenschaltung von Bereichen des ersten Profilteils 4, gegen die freien Endbereiche der beiden U-Schenkel 11, 12 drückend angeordnet sind. Wie beim gezeigten Beispiel der Fall, sind hierzu die unteren Endbereiche der Armbereiche 41, 42 dazu ausgestaltet, ein Einklemmen des zweiten Profilteils 5 zu ermöglichen, so dass hierdurch die Klemmverbindung K hergestellt wird. Beispielsweise können hierzu - wie in Fig. 2 beispielhaft gezeigt - an den unteren Endbereichen der Armbereiche 41, 42 entsprechende Profilierungen ausgebildet sein.Furthermore, the design is preferably such that the two connecting regions 52, 53 are arranged to press against the free end regions of the two U-legs 11, 12. In this way, a particularly suitable support of the connection areas 52, 53 can be brought about. The two connection points between the two profile parts 4, 5 can be made particularly suitably tight if - as in Fig. 2 indicated - the design is such that the two connection areas 52, 53 are arranged with the interposition of areas of the first profile part 4, pressing against the free end areas of the two U-legs 11, 12. As is the case with the example shown, the lower end regions of the arm regions 41, 42 are designed to enable the second profile part 5 to be clamped in, so that the clamp connection K is thereby produced. For example - as in Fig. 2 shown by way of example - corresponding profiles are formed on the lower end regions of the arm regions 41, 42.

In Fig. 3 ist abschnittsweise ein Längsschnitt an der in Fig. 2 durch III - III angedeuteten Stelle gezeigt. Man erkennt, dass sich die beiden Profilteile 4, 5 über die Stoßstelle 3 hinweg erstrecken, so dass insbesondere auch hier eine geeignete Dichtheit erzielbar ist. Zudem ist erkennbar, dass der Aufnahmeraum 6 eine vergleichsweise große Höhe aufweist; erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass die Höhe des Aufnahmeraums 6 sich im Wesentlichen über die gesamte Höhe der Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 hinweg erstreckt. Beispielsweise kann die Gestaltung derart sein, dass die Höhe des Aufnahmeraums 6 wenigstens 60%, vorzugsweise wenigstens 80% der vertikalen Erstreckung des ersten U-Schenkels 11 beträgt.In Fig. 3 is a longitudinal section in sections on the in Fig. 2 shown by III - III . It can be seen that the two profile parts 4, 5 extend beyond the joint 3, so that in particular a suitable tightness can also be achieved here. In addition, it can be seen that the receiving space 6 has a comparatively large height; According to the invention, it is provided that the height of the receiving space 6 extends essentially over the entire height of the mounting rail elements 1, 2. For example, the design can be such that the height of the receiving space 6 is at least 60%, preferably at least 80%, of the vertical extent of the first U-leg 11.

Beim gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel lassen sich zur Montage zunächst die Tragschienen 1, 2 an einer Decke befestigen, beispielsweise unmittelbar oder aber abgehängt. In einem zweiten Schritt lässt sich das erste Profilteil 4 durch Herstellung der Rastverbindung R in die Tragschienen 1,2 einrasten und in einem dritten Schritt lässt sich das zweite Profilteil 5 durch Herstellen der Klemmverbindung K mit dem ersten Profilteil 4 verbinden.In the embodiment shown, the mounting rails 1, 2 can first be fastened to a ceiling, for example directly or suspended. In a second step, the first profile part 4 can be snapped into the support rails 1, 2 by producing the latching connection R, and in a third step, the second profile part 5 can be connected to the first profile part 4 by producing the clamping connection K.

Um den Aufnahmeraum 6 insgesamt dicht zu gestalten, ist dann lediglich noch an den beiden Stirnenden des Aufnahmeraums 6 eine geeignete Abdichtung anzubringen. Hierfür können bekannte fachmännische Maßnahmen vorgesehen sein.In order to make the receiving space 6 tight overall, a suitable seal is then only to be provided at the two ends of the receiving space 6. Known specialist measures can be provided for this.

Die beiden Profilteile 4, 5 bilden über ihre Gesamtlänge λ hinweg einen dichten Formschluss. Sie bilden eine über ihre Gesamtlänge λ durchgängige Befestigungs- und Dichtverbindung zueinander. Stabilität und Tragfähigkeit wird durch die Tragschienenelemente 1, 2 gebildet, die Dichtheit durch den Aufnahmeraum 6 gewährleistet. Trotz großer Länge des Aufnahmeraums 6 lässt sich eine absolute Minimierung der Dichtsituation erzielen. Die Profilteile 4, 5 lassen sich zuverlässig in bzw. an den Tragschienenelementen 1, 2 anbringen.The two profile parts 4, 5 form a tight form fit over their total length λ . They form a continuous fastening and sealing connection to each other over their total length λ . Stability and load-bearing capacity are formed by the mounting rail elements 1, 2, and tightness is ensured by the receiving space 6. Despite the large length of the receiving space 6, an absolute minimization of the sealing situation can be achieved. The profile parts 4, 5 can be reliably attached in or on the mounting rail elements 1, 2.

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  1. Arrangement for forming an elongate, channel-type accommodation space, comprising
    - at least two elongate mounting rail elements (1, 2), which have a substantially U-shaped cross-section, wherein two of the mounting rail elements (1, 2) are arranged such that their front faces abut via a joint (3),
    - a first shaped part (4) and
    - a second shaped part (5), which is connected to the first shaped part (4) for forming the channel-type accommodation space (6) that extends at least substantially over the length of the two mounting rail elements (1, 2),
    wherein the first shaped part (4) is held in the two mounting rail elements (1, 2) via a form-locking connection, preferably via a latching connection (R),
    wherein the two shaped parts (4, 5) line the interior of the mounting rail elements (1, 2) created by the U-shape and the height of the accommodation space (6) extends substantially over the entire height of the mounting rail elements (1, 2), wherein the mounting rail elements (1, 2) have a substantially U-shaped cross-section, so that a first U-leg (11), a second U-leg (12) and a connecting leg (13) connecting the two U-legs (11, 12) with one another are formed,
    wherein the first shaped part (4) has a floor section (40), a first arm section (41) adjoining a first side of the floor section (40) and a second arm section (42) adjoining the opposite second side, wherein the configuration is such that the floor section (40) rests against the connecting leg (13), the first arm section (41) surrounds the free end section of the first U-leg (11) and the second arm section (42) surrounds the free end section of the second U-leg (12),
    and wherein the form-locking connection is created, on the one hand, between a first inwardly projecting projection (14) formed on the first U-leg (11) and a first latching profile (43) formed on the first arm section (41) and, on the other hand, between a second inwardly projecting projection (15) formed on the second U-leg (12) and a second latching profile (44) formed on the second arm section (42),
    wherein the latching profiles (43, 44) are formed at approximately half the height of the arm sections (41, 42).
  2. Arrangement according to Claim 1,
    in which the first shaped part (4) and the second shaped part (5) are connected to one another in a form-locking manner.
  3. Arrangement according to Claim 1 or 2,
    in which the first shaped part (4) and/or the second shaped part (5) are formed at least partially from an elastic material, in particular from a more elastic material than the mounting rails (1, 2).
  4. Arrangement according to Claim 3,
    in which the first shaped part (4) and/or the second shaped part (5) are designed such that it can be wound up in a roll.
  5. Arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims in which the first shaped part (4) lies flat against the two mounting rail elements (1, 2).
  6. Arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims in which the second shaped part (5) is held on the first shaped part (4) via a clamping connection (K), in particular only via the clamping connection (k).
  7. Arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims,
    in which the first shaped part (4) is held on the two mounting rail elements (1, 2) only via the latching connection (R).
  8. Arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims,
    in which the second shaped part (5) has a panel-type region (51) which is adjoined on each side by a connecting region (52, 53), wherein the two connecting regions (52, 53) consist of a more elastic material than the panel-type region (51).
  9. Arrangement according to Claim 8,
    in which the two connecting regions (52.53) respectively have a V-shaped or a U-shaped cross-section.
  10. Arrangement having the features named in Claims 8 or 9,
    in which the configuration is such that the two connecting regions (52, 53) press against the free end sections of the two U-legs (11, 12), preferably with the interposition of sections of the first shaped part (4).
  11. Arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims in the form of a row lighting system,
    in which cables are disposed in the accommodation space (6), in particular for the power supply of a light module of the row lighting system.
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