EP3196549B1 - Arrangement for forming an elongated storage space for lighting units - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an arrangement which is provided for forming an elongated, channel-like receiving space, which is provided in particular for receiving illumination units, in order thereby to form, for example, a so-called light band.
- Trunking systems are widely used in lighting technology, as they allow flexible adaptation of the lighting to external conditions. In addition, there is the possibility of using such a lighting system to achieve continuous lighting over a long distance.
- Known light band systems are based on the use of a so-called mounting rail arrangement, which represents the central support for all other components of the lighting system.
- Such arrangements consist of individual, successively arranged support rail elements, which are e.g. are formed from elongated sheet-metal profile parts, which are open, for example, in cross-section U-shaped and down so that they form a longitudinally extending receiving space, which is first used once to arrange the components responsible for the power supply of the lighting system of the lighting system.
- these are the cables for the power supply, which are usually running along the entire arrangement, and possibly also for the signal transmission.
- At least the contacting means of lighting modules to be fastened to the mounting rail arrangement are often also accommodated within the receiving space and possibly also associated operating devices such as converters or the like, with the aid of which the power supply provided by the through-wiring is converted into a current suitable for operating the light sources becomes.
- the present invention relates in particular to a lighting system in which the light sources themselves are arranged within the receiving space and the underside of the mounting rail assembly is then closed by a translucent cover which forms the light exit element of the light band realized in this way.
- a lighting system in which the light sources themselves are arranged within the receiving space and the underside of the mounting rail assembly is then closed by a translucent cover which forms the light exit element of the light band realized in this way.
- Such arrangements are for example from the DE 81 19 747.0 . US 2011/0305013 A1 . WHERE 2015/110455 A1 . WO 2009/154321 A1 . WO 2006/122392 A1 or WO 2015/056916 A1 known.
- the light band is done, with a particular advantage of the known from the applications mentioned solutions is that the exact length of the receiving space and thus, for example, the light band can be set freely by the end user. He has only on site the support rails and provided for forming the receiving space profile parts in cut off the desired length. However, this in turn means that no frontal seals the receiving space can be made in the factory, but this must be done by the end user itself.
- the present invention has the object to provide an improved possibility to seal a channel-like receiving space of the type described above at its frontal areas in a simple but reliable manner.
- the solution according to the invention is based on the idea of providing propane-like sealing elements to the end user, which are arranged in the front area of the receiving space and designed such that they form-fit the receiving space in the front area.
- special means are provided, which externally exert pressure on the profile parts in the end region of the receiving space in order to optimize the sealing effect of the sealing elements.
- an arrangement for forming an elongated, channel-like receiving space which is designed in particular for receiving lighting units of a lighting system, wherein the arrangement comprises two elongate profile parts, which are connected to form the receiving space form-fitting or clamping with each other and in each case a sealing element is arranged on both end sides of the receiving space, which fills the receiving space in the forehead area.
- the light band so only the sealing element according to the invention must be positioned only in the front area and finally in this frontal area the connection of the two elongated Profile parts are made.
- an elongated receiving space is created, which is enclosed on all sides and in which accordingly components dust and / or moisture can be arranged.
- the sealing elements have at least one passage opening for the passage of cables or lines into or out of the receiving space.
- the passage of lines is made possible to supply, for example, located in the receiving space components with power or to allow signal transmission to or from the units.
- these sealing openings are in the event that they are not used, in turn sealingly closed, which can be done in a simple manner that these openings are filled by an insert, which consists of the same material as the other sealing element and fills the passage opening form-fitting ,
- the sealing element consists of an at least slightly compressible material and is in this case designed such that it has a slightly enlarged in comparison to the cross section of the receiving space in a not arranged in the receiving space state. This ensures that slight intolerances or deviations in the shape between the outer contour of the sealing element and the inner contour of the receiving space can be compensated and despite all, a reliable sealing of the receiving space in the forehead area can be done.
- the effect of the seal is in this case according to the invention optimized by the fact that the arrangement has a total of means which exert pressure in the front area of the receiving space as possible on the outside of the profile parts.
- the receiving space is formed within a U-shaped, elongated carrier element, wherein the elongate carrier element is also part of the means which exert pressure on at least one profile part, since the carrier element at least partially the profile parts supported on the outside and accordingly ensures that they also enclose the sealing element in a suitable manner.
- the sealing effect is additionally improved by the fact that the arrangement has a total of end caps to be fastened in the front region, which exert additional pressure on at least one of the profile parts in the attached state.
- these end caps can provide protection for the respective sealing element against external, mechanical influences such as impacts or splash water, and are preferably designed such that they can be latched to the carrier element.
- a suitable positioning of the sealing elements in the front region of the receiving space is preferably ensured by special additional carrier parts, which are each designed to hold the sealing elements. It can be provided in particular that the carrier parts fix the respective sealing element in the longitudinal direction of the arrangement, which is realized according to a preferred embodiment in that the carrier parts each pass through an opening in the associated sealing element with a web and provided on the web, the sealing element engaging behind locking means are.
- an elongate carrier element is used for holding the receiving space, it is preferably provided that the carrier parts are pushed onto this carrier element, for example, in the longitudinal direction, so that automatically a positionally correct one Positioning of the sealing elements is achieved.
- the already mentioned above end caps can be pivotally mounted on the support member, so that its installation can be realized in a particularly simple manner.
- the configuration of the carrier part with the associated end cap is such that lines or cables guided through the sealing element can be conducted laterally upwards away.
- This also represents a difference to previously known solutions for light bands, in which usually lines for signal transmission and / or through-wiring were led out frontally on the vertical walls of the end caps.
- the routing of the lines can be made such that they are virtually unrecognizable to an observer.
- the supporting component of the lighting system 100 is an elongate mounting rail assembly 110 which extends in the longitudinal direction of the lighting system 100 and the mounting of all the essential components of the lighting system 100 serves.
- the DIN rail assembly 110 consists of several elongated individual elements, the so-called. DIN rail elements 111, which in particular in FIG. 3 have recognizable cross-sectional shape and are joined together at their ends by means not shown connecting parts. These are usually made of metal or sheet metal profile parts, which have sufficient stability to form a stable elongated support system for the lighting system 100. Accordingly, it is not practical to realize these DIN rail elements 111 in any length. Instead, individual elements are usually provided which have standard lengths, these standard elements then being suitably combined to form the entire mounting rail arrangement 110.
- a suitable support for example.
- a suitable support for example.
- the system is attached by means of a cable suspension to a - not shown - ceiling.
- retaining clips 105 are arranged at regular intervals at the top of the mounting rail assembly, to each of which an anchoring to the ceiling extending cable 106 is anchored.
- the DIN rail elements 111 and the DIN rail assembly 110 as a whole an approximately U-shaped, open towards the bottom receiving space 120, which serves to support and storage of other essential components of the lighting system 100.
- 120 usually running within this receiving space 120 longitudinal passage lines, which serve the power supply and possibly also the control of the light source of the lighting system 100.
- Lichtbandsysteme are known in which the lines extend along the bottom surface 112 of the support rails 111, wherein then suitable contacting elements are arranged at regular intervals, which serve the contacting by to be mounted on the mounting rail lamp modules.
- an elongated luminous means 130 which consists of a multiplicity of LED lighting modules 131 connected to a chain, is now arranged within the receiving space 120.
- Indicated LED lighting modules 131 are in this case connected via a through-wiring, which consists of several individual cables 132 with each other. The number of cables 132 depends on whether only a power supply for the LED lighting modules 131 through the wiring should be made or control signals to control the bulbs to be transmitted.
- the assembled state of the lighting means 130 light is emitted by the LED lighting modules 131 at regular intervals of the light band system 100, which light is then emitted via the underside of the mounting rail arrangement 110.
- the light-band system 100 shown here initially consists in that the receiving space 120 of the mounting rail arrangement 110 is additionally lined by an elongated profile part 140.
- this profile part 140 has an approximately U-shaped, downwardly open and slightly widening configuration. It consists of a flexible material, the side walls 142 are formed at its lower end such that the lower edges of the side walls 114 of the support rail elements 111 engage in corresponding recesses 143 of the profile part 140.
- the profile part 140 is clamped to the DIN rail assembly 110, wherein at the same time a further stabilization of the flexible profile member 140 in the mounting rail assembly 110 takes place in that on the one hand the bottom portion 141 is adapted in shape to the bottom portion 112 of the support rail elements 111 and the other part of the side walls 114 of the support rail elements 111 corresponding projections 115 protrude inwardly, which also support the side walls 142 of the profile part 140 approximately at half the height from the outside.
- this profile part 140 consists of a flexible material, which has the advantage that due to its flexibility it is possible to wind up the profile part 140 in the unassembled state to form a roll.
- This brings considerable advantages since the profile part 140, preferably produced in an extrusion process, can be produced "endlessly", ie in practice with a very long length, and wound up into the roll so that its transport to the place of use is considerably simplified.
- the profile part 140 can be cut to a length which preferably corresponds to the entire length of the mounting rail assembly 110 and the lighting system 100, so that in particular the profile member 140 bridges the joints between two longitudinally successively arranged mounting rail elements 111.
- a cover 150 which first a plate-shaped elongated, consisting of a light-transmitting material light exit element 151 and on both sides of the light exit element 151 extending fastening profiles 152 has.
- the shape of the lateral fastening profiles is adapted to the shape of the lower end regions of the profile part 140, so that a clamping or positive connection between the two elements 140, 150 over the entire length is achieved.
- Such a cover 150 is, as already mentioned above, from an earlier application ( WO 2014/174019 A1 ) and in turn has the advantage that it is so flexible that it can be wound from the elongated state into a roll. This is achieved in that the material for the light exit element 151 is selected such that it is at least limp, and the lateral attachment profiles are formed from a more flexible material. Again, as in the case of the profile part 140, the same advantages arise, namely that the cover 150 in the rolled-up state can be transported much more easily to the place of use and cut to the desired length, which preferably corresponds to the total length of the light band system 100.
- the resulting one-piece embodiment of the cover 150 and thus in particular of the light exit element 151 not only has the consequence that as described above, the receiving space 145 can be performed as well enclosed, but also leads to optical advantages in terms of light output, as no Butt joints, gaps or other gaps arise over which light can escape unhindered. With the help of in the Figures 1-3 shown light band system 100 can therefore be achieved over a long distance, a homogeneous and uniform light output.
- the light band 100 shown also consists in that all components extending over the entire length, Thus, mounting rail assembly 110, the profile portion 140 for lining the receiving space 120 and the cover 150 can be easily cut on site during assembly to the desired length. This can be done by the end user without much effort, so that in terms of length, the light band can be adjusted almost anywhere on the specific site.
- the fact that the above-mentioned components are cut by the user or installer to set the final length means that the frontal sealing or sealing of the light band 100 can not be made at the factory and also take place only during the assembly of the light band 100 got to.
- the end faces of the receiving space must in particular also be sealingly closed in order to prevent the penetration of dust or moisture at these end regions.
- the core idea of the invention is to use in the two end regions of the light band system 100 in each case a prop-like sealing element 10, which corresponds in cross section to the cross section of the receiving space 145 and accordingly closes this space at the contour contour and thus sealing.
- this sealing element 10 according to the invention, the partial sectional view of FIG. 4 can be seen, wherein it can be seen that the outer contour of the sealing element 10 is selected such that it rests over its entire circumference across the entire surface of the inner sides of the profile part 140 and the cover 150.
- the sealing element 10 is slightly larger in cross-section compared to the cross-section of the receiving space 145.
- the sealing element 10 then consists of an at least slightly compressible material, so that it bears with its outer contour under pressure against the inner walls of the two profile parts 140, 150, whereby the sealing effect is further improved.
- a material for the sealing element 10 thus comes a slightly elastic material in question, which at the same time is impermeable to dust and moisture in particular.
- the sealing element is preferably provided 10 perform such that, if necessary, lines can be passed through the sealing element 10.
- the sectional view of FIG. 4 can be seen that for this purpose the sealing element 10 corresponding through holes 15 and 16, which preferably have a circular cross-section and, if necessary, allow the passage of lines. If the cross-section of these lines is smaller than the average of the through-openings 15 or 16, a further sealing by a grommet or comparable measures could possibly be undertaken.
- the through-openings 15 or 16 are not to be used, they must of course be sealed, which can be effected in a simple manner by inserting into these openings 15 or 16 a sealing part corresponding to the shape of these through-openings 15, 16 (not shown) In reality, it is provided that initially the passage openings 15, 16 are closed by the corresponding sealing part, which then removed if necessary during assembly, ie in a simple manner from the sealing element 10 can be pulled out.
- the sealing element 10 is held by means of a support member 20 in the desired position.
- the support part 20 has in this case first a top-side over the support rail element 111 protruding bow-shaped, C-shaped portion 21 (seen for example in FIG FIG. 7 ), which serves for the pivotable holder of a later explained in more detail end cap 30.
- a web 23 extends in the direction of the carrier rail element 111 from the bow-shaped, C-shaped region 21. This web 23 penetrates a corresponding slot or opening in the sealing element 10 so that it is mounted on the web 23 of the carrier part 20 , Provided on the web 23 projections may then be provided to engage behind the sealing member 10 and thereby additionally fix in the longitudinal direction.
- the carrier part 20 itself is then pushed onto the carrier rail element 111 with the sealing element 10 pushed onto the front side, flanks 25 being provided on both sides of the bow-like region 21 which laterally engage telescopically in the inner space 120 of the carrier rail element 111 and, accordingly, one Lead the way.
- This not only ensures a correct positioning of the support member 20, but also ensures that the sealing element 10, which is mounted on the web 23 of the support member 20, viewed in the transverse direction centrally in the receiving space 145, 140 and 150 surrounded by the profile parts is, is positioned.
- the carrier part 20 with the sealing element 10 in a state in which the cover 150 has not yet been completely connected to the profile part 140, at least in the end-side end region of the light band 100. Only when the sealing element 10 is in the desired position, the final attachment of the cover 150 takes place in this area, so that the sealing element 10 then rests against the profile parts 140, 150 over its entire circumference and achieves the seal.
- this seal is additionally supported by the fact that on the underside of the cover 150, a force is exerted, so that - together with the supported by the support rail member 111 profile part 140 - with sufficient for the sealing pressure on the peripheral region of the sealing element 10 may be present.
- This is achieved in the solution according to the invention with the aid of a provided in the figures with the reference numeral 30 end cap, which is pivotally mounted on the bow-shaped portion 21 of the support member 20.
- the FIGS. 5 and 6 show in this case the end cap 30 in the swung-out position in which as recognizable the end portion of the support rail member 111 with the profile parts 140, 150 is freely accessible to perform, for example, the above-explained steps in the assembly of the light band.
- end cap 30 need not necessarily be pivotally mounted on the support member 20, the solution shown, however, is particularly advantageous because not several separate parts must be assembled to the final desired configuration.
- the end cap 30 also fulfills a protective function, since it is in the swiveled-in state in FIGS. 7 and 8 is shown, the sealing element 10 also supports against external mechanical influences. There is no risk that splash water or other external influences directly hit the sealing element 10 and possibly adversely affect its sealing effect.
- the shape of the support member 20, in particular the shape of the bow-shaped portion 21, and the arrangement of the end cap 30 is selected such that even in the closed state in FIG. 7 recognizable passage opening 27 remains, which allows that guided through the sealing element 10 lines can be led away laterally or upwards. This also represents a difference to known from the prior art solutions in which lines were usually led out the front side and were accordingly recognizable to an observer.
- the measures according to the invention contribute to the simple creation of a trunking system in which all the components to be protected can be arranged in a simple but reliable manner within a completely tightly enclosed receiving space. This makes it possible to provide a light strip of higher protection with a relatively low cost.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Anordnung, die zum Bilden eines länglichen, kanalartigen Aufnahmeraums vorgesehen ist, der insbesondere zur Aufnahme von Beleuchtungseinheiten vorgesehen ist, um hierdurch bspw. ein sog. Lichtband zu bilden.The present invention relates to an arrangement which is provided for forming an elongated, channel-like receiving space, which is provided in particular for receiving illumination units, in order thereby to form, for example, a so-called light band.
Lichtbandsysteme finden in der Beleuchtungstechnologie vielfältig Verwendung, da sie eine flexible Anpassung der Beleuchtung an äußere Gegebenheiten ermöglichen. Darüber hinaus besteht die Möglichkeit, mit Hilfe eines derartigen Lichtbandsystems eine kontinuierliche Beleuchtung auch über eine große Länge hinweg zu erzielen.Trunking systems are widely used in lighting technology, as they allow flexible adaptation of the lighting to external conditions. In addition, there is the possibility of using such a lighting system to achieve continuous lighting over a long distance.
Bekannte Lichtbandsysteme beruhen auf der Verwendung einer so genannten Tragschienenanordnung, welche die zentrale Halterung für alle weiteren Komponenten des Lichtbandsystems darstellt. Derartige Anordnungen bestehen aus einzelnen, hintereinander angeordneten Tragschienenelementen, die z.B. aus länglichen Blechprofilteilen gebildet sind, welche beispielsweise im Querschnitt U-förmig und nach unten geöffnet sind, so dass sie einen sich in Längsrichtung erstreckenden Aufnahmeraum bilden, der zunächst einmal zur Anordnung der für die Stromversorgung der Leuchtmittel des Lichtbandsystems verantwortlichen Komponenten genutzt wird. Es handelt sich hierbei einerseits um die üblicherweise entlang der gesamten Anordnung verlaufenden Kabel für die Stromversorgung sowie gegebenenfalls auch für die Signalübertragung. Des Weiteren werden oftmals allerdings auch zumindest die Kontaktierungsmittel von an der Tragschienenanordnung zu befestigenden Leuchtmodulen innerhalb des Aufnahmeraums aufgenommen sowie gegebenenfalls auch zugehörige Betriebsgeräte wie Konverter oder dergleichen, mit deren Hilfe die durch die Durchgangsverdrahtung zur Verfügung gestellte Stromversorgung in einen zum Betrieb der Lichtquellen geeigneten Strom umgesetzt wird.Known light band systems are based on the use of a so-called mounting rail arrangement, which represents the central support for all other components of the lighting system. Such arrangements consist of individual, successively arranged support rail elements, which are e.g. are formed from elongated sheet-metal profile parts, which are open, for example, in cross-section U-shaped and down so that they form a longitudinally extending receiving space, which is first used once to arrange the components responsible for the power supply of the lighting system of the lighting system. On the one hand, these are the cables for the power supply, which are usually running along the entire arrangement, and possibly also for the signal transmission. Furthermore, however, at least the contacting means of lighting modules to be fastened to the mounting rail arrangement are often also accommodated within the receiving space and possibly also associated operating devices such as converters or the like, with the aid of which the power supply provided by the through-wiring is converted into a current suitable for operating the light sources becomes.
In Weiterführung der oben beschriebenen Varianten betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung insbesondere ein Lichtbandsystem, bei dem auch die Lichtquellen selbst innerhalb des Aufnahmeraums angeordnet werden und die Unterseite der Tragschienenanordnung dann durch eine lichtdurchlässige Abdeckung verschlossen wird, welche das Lichtaustrittselement des auf diese Weise realisierten Lichtbands bildet. Derartige Anordnungen sind beispielsweise aus der
Aus optischen Gründen ist es bei einer derartigen Lösung wenig praktikabel, diese Abdeckung aus einzelnen, in Längsrichtung hintereinander angeordneten Einzelteilen zu realisieren, da an den Stoßstellen Licht mehr oder weniger ungehindert das Lichtbandsystem verlassen könnte und dementsprechend keine homogene Lichtabgabe mehr realisiert werden könnte. In einer früheren Anmeldung der Anmelderin (
Ferner ist aus einer weiteren Anmeldung der Anmelderin bekannt, den Aufnahmeraum einer Tragschienenanordnung zusätzlich mit einem sich in Längsrichtung erstreckenden, wiederum vorzugsweise einstückig ausgebildeten Profilteil auszukleiden, welches mit der Abdeckung verbindbar ist. Ziel dieser Maßnahme ist es, einen Aufnahmeraum für die elektrischen und elektronischen Komponenten des Lichtbandsystems zu schaffen, der möglichst gut vor äußeren Einflüssen, insbesondere vor Staub und/oder Feuchtigkeit geschützt ist. Da wie eingangs erwähnt die einzelnen Tragschienen nur eine begrenzte Länge aufweisen und dementsprechend üblicherweise eine Tragschienenanordnung aus mehreren, stirnseitig aneinandergefügten Tragschienen besteht, treten an den Stoßstellen zwangsläufig Spalte oder Öffnungen auf, durch welche der Schutz der darin befindlichen Komponenten vor äußeren Einflüssen beeinträchtigt wird. Dies wird gemäß der oben erwähnten Lösung der Anmelderin dadurch vermieden, dass nun der Innenraum zusätzlich mit einem aus einem flexiblen Material bestehenden Profilteil ausgekleidet wird. Auch dieses Profilteil ist ebenso wie die Abdeckung in vorteilhafter Weise derart gestaltet, dass es zu einer Rolle aufgewickelt transportiert werden kann.It is also known from a further application of the applicant to additionally line the receiving space of a mounting rail arrangement with a longitudinally extending, again preferably integrally formed profile part, which is connectable to the cover. The aim of this measure is to create a receiving space for the electrical and electronic components of the lighting system, which is as well protected from external influences, especially from dust and / or moisture. Since, as mentioned above, the individual mounting rails have only a limited length and accordingly usually a mounting rail arrangement consists of several, frontally joined support rails, inevitably occur at the joints gaps or openings, through which the protection of the components therein is impaired from external influences. This is avoided according to the above-mentioned solution by the applicant in that now the interior is additionally lined with a profile part consisting of a flexible material. Also, this profile part as well as the cover is advantageously designed such that it can be transported wound up into a roll.
Mit Hilfe der oben beschriebenen Lösung kann also ein über seine gesamte Länge hinweg dicht umschlossener Aufnahmeraum geschaffen werden, in dem dann die Anordnung der weiteren Komponenten bspw. des Lichtbands erfolgt, wobei ein besonderer Vorteil der aus den genannten Anmeldungen bekannten Lösungen darin besteht, dass die exakte Länge des Aufnahmeraums und damit bspw. des Lichtbandes durch den Endverbraucher frei eingestellt werden kann. Er muss lediglich vor Ort die Tragschienen sowie die zum Bilden des Aufnahmeraums vorgesehenen Profilteile in der gewünschten Länge abschneiden. Dies bedeutet jedoch wiederum, dass werksseitig keine stirnseitigen Abdichtungen des Aufnahmeraums vorgenommen werden können, sondern auch dies durch den Endverbraucher selbst erfolgen muss.With the help of the solution described above, so over its entire length away tightly enclosed receiving space can be created, in which then the arrangement of other components, for example. The light band is done, with a particular advantage of the known from the applications mentioned solutions is that the exact length of the receiving space and thus, for example, the light band can be set freely by the end user. He has only on site the support rails and provided for forming the receiving space profile parts in cut off the desired length. However, this in turn means that no frontal seals the receiving space can be made in the factory, but this must be done by the end user itself.
In diesem Zusammenhang ist aus der
Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabenstellung zugrunde, eine verbesserte Möglichkeit zur Verfügung zu stellen, einen kanalartigen Aufnahmeraum der oben geschilderten Art an seinen Stirnbereichen in einfacher aber zuverlässiger Weise abzudichten.Based on this prior art, the present invention has the object to provide an improved possibility to seal a channel-like receiving space of the type described above at its frontal areas in a simple but reliable manner.
Die Aufgabe wird durch eine Anordnung zum Bilden eines länglichen, kanalartigen Aufnahmeraums mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche.The object is achieved by an arrangement for forming an elongate, channel-like receiving space having the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.
Die erfindungsgemäße Lösung beruht auf dem Gedanken, dem Endverbraucher propfenartige Dichtungselemente zur Verfügung zu stellen, welche im Stirnbereich des Aufnahmeraums anzuordnen und derart ausgebildet sind, dass sie in dem Stirnbereich den Aufnahmeraum formschlüssig ausfüllen. Hierbei sind spezielle Mittel vorgesehen, welche im Stirnbereich des Aufnahmeraums außenseitig Druck auf die Profilteile ausüben, um die Dichtwirkung der Dichtungselemente zu optimieren.The solution according to the invention is based on the idea of providing propane-like sealing elements to the end user, which are arranged in the front area of the receiving space and designed such that they form-fit the receiving space in the front area. In this case, special means are provided, which externally exert pressure on the profile parts in the end region of the receiving space in order to optimize the sealing effect of the sealing elements.
Gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung wird also eine Anordnung zum Bilden eines länglichen, kanalartigen Aufnahmeraums, der insbesondere zur Aufnahme von Beleuchtungseinheiten eines Lichtbandsystems ausgebildet ist, vorgeschlagen, wobei die Anordnung zwei längliche Profilteile umfasst, die zum Bilden des Aufnahmeraums formschlüssig oder klemmend miteinander verbunden sind und wobei an beiden Stirnseiten des Aufnahmeraums jeweils ein Dichtungselement angeordnet ist, welches im Stirnbereich den Aufnahmeraum ausfüllt.According to the present invention, an arrangement for forming an elongated, channel-like receiving space, which is designed in particular for receiving lighting units of a lighting system, is proposed, wherein the arrangement comprises two elongate profile parts, which are connected to form the receiving space form-fitting or clamping with each other and in each case a sealing element is arranged on both end sides of the receiving space, which fills the receiving space in the forehead area.
Nachdem durch den Endverbraucher bei der Montage bspw. des Lichtbands also die Profilteile in der gewünschten Länge abgeschnitten wurden, muss lediglich im Stirnbereich jeweils das erfindungsgemäße Dichtungselement positioniert werden und schließlich auch in diesem Stirnbereich die Verbindung der beiden länglichen Profilteile vorgenommen werden. Hierdurch wird ein länglicher Aufnahmeraum geschaffen, der allseitig umschlossen ist und in dem dementsprechend dann Komponenten staub- und/oder feuchtigkeitsgeschützt angeordnet werden können.After the profile parts have been cut in the desired length by the end user during assembly, for example, the light band so only the sealing element according to the invention must be positioned only in the front area and finally in this frontal area the connection of the two elongated Profile parts are made. As a result, an elongated receiving space is created, which is enclosed on all sides and in which accordingly components dust and / or moisture can be arranged.
Dabei ist erfindungsgemäß ferner vorgesehen, dass die Dichtungselemente zumindest eine Durchgangsöffnung zum Durchführen von Kabeln oder Leitungen in den Aufnahmeraum bzw. aus diesem heraus aufweisen. Hierdurch wird das Hindurchführen von Leitungen ermöglicht, um bspw. in dem Aufnahmeraum befindliche Komponenten mit Strom zu versorgen oder eine Signalübertragung zu bzw. von den Einheiten zu ermöglichen. Vorzugsweise sind diese Dichtungsöffnungen für den Fall, dass sie nicht genutzt werden, wiederum dichtend verschließbar, was in einfacher Weise dadurch erfolgen kann, dass diese Öffnungen durch einen Einsatz ausgefüllt werden, der aus dem gleichen Material wie das weitere Dichtungselement besteht und die Durchführungsöffnung formschlüssig ausfüllt.In this case, it is further provided according to the invention that the sealing elements have at least one passage opening for the passage of cables or lines into or out of the receiving space. As a result, the passage of lines is made possible to supply, for example, located in the receiving space components with power or to allow signal transmission to or from the units. Preferably, these sealing openings are in the event that they are not used, in turn sealingly closed, which can be done in a simple manner that these openings are filled by an insert, which consists of the same material as the other sealing element and fills the passage opening form-fitting ,
Ferner besteht erfindungsgemäß das Dichtungselement aus einem zumindest leicht komprimierbaren Material und ist hierbei derart ausgeführt, dass es in einem nicht in dem Aufnahmeraum angeordneten Zustand einen im Vergleich zum Querschnitt des Aufnahmeraums leicht vergrößerten Querschnitt aufweist. Hierdurch ist gewährleistet, dass leichte Intoleranzen bzw. Abweichungen in der Formgebung zwischen der Außenkontur des Dichtungselements und der Innenkontur des Aufnahmeraums ausgeglichen werden und trotz allem eine zuverlässige Abdichtung des Aufnahmeraums im Stirnbereich erfolgen kann. Die Wirkung der Dichtung wird hierbei erfindungsgemäß dadurch optimiert, dass die Anordnung insgesamt Mittel aufweist, die im Stirnbereich des Aufnahmeraums möglichst umseitig Druck von außen auf die Profilteile ausüben. Dabei wird - wie aus dem Stand der Technik auch bereits bekannt - der Aufnahmeraum innerhalb eines U-förmigen, länglichen Trägerelements ausgebildet, wobei das längliche Trägerelement ebenfalls Bestandteil der Mittel ist, welche Druck auf zumindest ein Profilteil ausüben, da das Trägerelement die Profilteile zumindest teilweise außenseitig abstützt und dementsprechend sicherstellt, dass diese auch in geeigneter Weise das Dichtungselement umschließen. Die Dichtwirkung wird zusätzlich noch dadurch verbessert werden, dass die Anordnung insgesamt im Stirnbereich jeweils zu befestigende Stirnkappen aufweist, welche im befestigten Zustand zusätzlich Druck auf zumindest eines der Profilteile ausüben. Diese Stirnkappen können gleichzeitig einen Schutz für das jeweilige Dichtungselement gegenüber äußeren, mechanischen Einwirkungen wie Stößen oder auch Spritzwasser darstellen und sind vorzugsweise derart ausgeführt, dass sie mit dem Trägerelement verrastbar sind.Furthermore, according to the invention, the sealing element consists of an at least slightly compressible material and is in this case designed such that it has a slightly enlarged in comparison to the cross section of the receiving space in a not arranged in the receiving space state. This ensures that slight intolerances or deviations in the shape between the outer contour of the sealing element and the inner contour of the receiving space can be compensated and despite all, a reliable sealing of the receiving space in the forehead area can be done. The effect of the seal is in this case according to the invention optimized by the fact that the arrangement has a total of means which exert pressure in the front area of the receiving space as possible on the outside of the profile parts. Here, as already known from the prior art, the receiving space is formed within a U-shaped, elongated carrier element, wherein the elongate carrier element is also part of the means which exert pressure on at least one profile part, since the carrier element at least partially the profile parts supported on the outside and accordingly ensures that they also enclose the sealing element in a suitable manner. The sealing effect is additionally improved by the fact that the arrangement has a total of end caps to be fastened in the front region, which exert additional pressure on at least one of the profile parts in the attached state. At the same time, these end caps can provide protection for the respective sealing element against external, mechanical influences such as impacts or splash water, and are preferably designed such that they can be latched to the carrier element.
Eine geeignete Positionierung der Dichtungselemente im Stirnbereich des Aufnahmeraums wird vorzugsweise durch spezielle zusätzliche Trägerteile gewährleistet, die jeweils zur Halterung der Dichtungselemente ausgebildet sind. Dabei kann insbesondere vorgesehen sein, dass die Trägerteile das jeweilige Dichtungselement in Längsrichtung der Anordnung fixieren, was gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform dadurch realisiert wird, dass die Trägerteile jeweils mit einem Steg eine Öffnung in dem zugehörigen Dichtungselement durchgreifen und an dem Steg das Dichtungselement hintergreifende Rastmittel vorgesehen sind.A suitable positioning of the sealing elements in the front region of the receiving space is preferably ensured by special additional carrier parts, which are each designed to hold the sealing elements. It can be provided in particular that the carrier parts fix the respective sealing element in the longitudinal direction of the arrangement, which is realized according to a preferred embodiment in that the carrier parts each pass through an opening in the associated sealing element with a web and provided on the web, the sealing element engaging behind locking means are.
Kommt ein längliches Trägerelement zur Halterung des Aufnahmeraums zum Einsatz, ist hierbei vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass die Trägerteile bspw. in Längsrichtung auf dieses Trägerelement aufgeschoben werden, so dass automatisch eine lagerichtige Positionierung der Dichtungselemente erzielt wird. In diesem Fall können die bereits oben erwähnten Stirnkappen schwenkbar an dem Trägerteil angeordnet sein, so dass dessen Montage in besonders einfacher Weise realisiert werden kann.If an elongate carrier element is used for holding the receiving space, it is preferably provided that the carrier parts are pushed onto this carrier element, for example, in the longitudinal direction, so that automatically a positionally correct one Positioning of the sealing elements is achieved. In this case, the already mentioned above end caps can be pivotally mounted on the support member, so that its installation can be realized in a particularly simple manner.
Ferner kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Ausgestaltung des Trägerteils mit der zugehörigen Stirnkappe derart ist, dass durch das Dichtungselement hindurch geführte Leitungen oder Kabel seitlich nach oben weg geleitet werden können. Auch dies stellt einen Unterschied zu bislang bekannten Lösungen für Lichtbänder dar, bei denen üblicherweise Leitungen für die Signalübertragung und/oder Durchgangsverdrahtung stirnseitig an den vertikalen Wänden der Abschlusskappen herausgeführt wurden. Bei der Lösung gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung hingegen kann das Wegführen der Leitungen derart vorgenommen werden, dass diese für einen Beobachter praktisch nicht mehr erkennbar sind.Furthermore, it can be provided that the configuration of the carrier part with the associated end cap is such that lines or cables guided through the sealing element can be conducted laterally upwards away. This also represents a difference to previously known solutions for light bands, in which usually lines for signal transmission and / or through-wiring were led out frontally on the vertical walls of the end caps. In contrast, in the solution according to the present invention, the routing of the lines can be made such that they are virtually unrecognizable to an observer.
Nachfolgend soll die Erfindung anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnung näher erläutert werden. Es zeigen:
- Figuren 1-3
- ausschnittsweise ein längliches Lichtbandsystem mit einem umschlossenen kanalartigen Aufnahmeraum für Beleuchtungseinheiten;
- Figur 4
- einen Teilschnitt des Endbereichs des Lichtbandsystems, in dem das erfindungsgemäße Dichtungselement sowie dessen Anordnung erkennbar ist;
- Figuren 5 und 6
- die Anordnung der Stirnkappe im geöffneten bzw. ausgeschwenkten Zustand und
- Figuren 7 und 8
- die Anordnung der Stirnkappe im geschlossenen Zustand, in dem sie Druck auf das Lichtaustrittselement ausübt, um einen dichten Abschluss des Aufnahmeraums sicherzustellen.
- Figures 1-3
- a section of an elongated lighting system with an enclosed channel-like receiving space for lighting units;
- FIG. 4
- a partial section of the end portion of the lighting system in which the sealing element according to the invention and its arrangement can be seen;
- FIGS. 5 and 6
- the arrangement of the end cap in the open or swung out state and
- FIGS. 7 and 8
- the arrangement of the end cap in the closed state in which it exerts pressure on the light exit element to ensure a tight closure of the receiving space.
Anhand der
Tragende Komponente des Lichtbandsystems 100 ist eine längliche Tragschienenanordnung 110, welche sich in Längsrichtung des Lichtbandsystems 100 erstreckt und der Halterung aller wesentlichen Komponenten des Lichtbandsystems 100 dient. Die Tragschienenanordnung 110 besteht dabei aus mehreren länglichen einzelnen Elementen, den sog. Tragschienenelementen 111, welche die insbesondere in
Wie insbesondere die Schnittdarstellung von
Im vorliegenden Fall ist eine weitere denkbare Variante dargestellt, bei der nämlich nicht vorgesehen ist, dass an bestimmten Positionen einzelne separate Leuchtmodule an der Tragschienenanordnung 110 angeordnet werden können. Stattdessen ist innerhalb des Aufnahmeraums 120 nunmehr ein langgestrecktes Leuchtmittel 130 angeordnet, welches aus einer Vielzahl von zu einer Kette verbundenen LED-Leuchtmodulen 131 besteht. Die in
Eine Besonderheit des in den
Dieses Profilteil 140 besteht wie bereits erwähnt aus einem flexiblen Material, was den Vorteil mit sich bringt, dass aufgrund dessen Flexibilität die Möglichkeit besteht, das Profilteil 140 im nicht-montierten Zustand zu einer Rolle aufzuwickeln. Dies bringt beträchtliche Vorteile mit sich, da das vorzugsweise in einem Extrusionsverfahren hergestellte Profilteil 140 "endlos", also in Praxis mit einer sehr großen Länge hergestellt und zu der Rolle aufgewickelt werden kann, so dass dessen Transport zum Einsatzort deutlich vereinfacht wird. Hier kann dann das Profilteil 140 auf eine Länge abgeschnitten werden, die vorzugsweise der gesamten Länge der Tragschienenanordnung 110 bzw. des Lichtbandsystems 100 entspricht, so dass also insbesondere das Profilteil 140 die Stoßstellen zwischen zwei in Längsrichtung hintereinander angeordneten Tragschienenelementen 111 überbrückt. Letztendlich wird mit Hilfe des Profilteils 140 abgesehen von der offenen Unterseite sowie von den beiden Stirnseiten ein vollständig umschlossener Aufnahmeraum 145 geschaffen, so dass insbesondere von Seiten der Tragschienenanordnung 110 her nicht die Gefahr besteht, dass Staub oder Feuchtigkeit in diesen Aufnahmeraum 145 eindringen kann. Hierdurch kann der Schutz vor äußeren Einflüssen deutlich erhöht werden, so dass in einfacher und eleganter Weise die Möglichkeit besteht, ein Lichtband zur realisieren, welches einer sog. höheren Schutzklasse entspricht.As already mentioned, this
Zum Erzielen dieser Schutzklasse ist selbstverständlich erforderlich, dass der Aufnahmeraum 145 für die elektrischen und elektronischen Komponenten des Lichtbandsystems 100 auch von der Lichtaustrittsseite her verschlossen ist.Of course, to achieve this class of protection, it is necessary for the receiving
Dies wird bei dem Lichtbandsystem 100 gemäß der
Eine derartige Abdeckung 150 ist wie bereits oben erwähnt aus einer früheren Anmeldung (
Die sich hierbei ergebende einstückige Ausführungsform der Abdeckung 150 und damit insbesondere des Lichtaustrittselements 151 hat dabei nicht nur zur Folge, dass wie oben beschrieben der Aufnahmeraum 145 möglichst gut umschlossen ausgeführt werden kann, sondern führt darüber hinaus auch zu optischen Vorteilen hinsichtlich der Lichtabgabe, da keine Stoßstellen, Spalte oder anderen Lücken entstehen, über die Licht ungehindert austreten kann. Mit Hilfe des in den
Ein besonderer Vorteil des in den
Die Tatsache allerdings, dass zum Einstellen der endgültigen Länge die oben genannten Komponenten durch den Verbraucher oder Monteur abgeschnitten werden, bedeutet wiederum, dass das stirnseitige Abschließen oder Abdichten des Lichtbandes 100 nicht werkseitig vorgenommen werden kann und sondern ebenfalls erst während der Montage des Lichtbands 100 erfolgen muss. Um jedoch eine gewünschte sog. Schutzklasse erzielen zu können, müssen insbesondere auch jeweils die Stirnseiten des 145 Aufnahmeraums dichtend verschlossen sein, um an diesen Endbereichen das Eindringen von Staub oder Feuchtigkeit zu verhindern. Mit Hilfe der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung, die nachfolgend näher beschrieben werden soll, kann dieses Ziel in einfacher und schneller Weise verwirklicht werden.However, the fact that the above-mentioned components are cut by the user or installer to set the final length, in turn, means that the frontal sealing or sealing of the
Der Kerngedanke der Erfindung besteht darin, in den beiden Endbereichen des Lichtbandsystems 100 jeweils ein propfenartiges Dichtungselement 10 einzusetzen, welches hinsichtlich seines Querschnitts dem Querschnitt des Aufnahmeraums 145 entspricht und dementsprechend diesen Raum stirnseitig konturgenau und damit dichtend verschließt.The core idea of the invention is to use in the two end regions of the
Die Ausgestaltung und Anordnung dieses erfindungsgemäßen Dichtungselements 10 kann der Teilschnittdarstellung von
Genaugenommen ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass das Dichtungselement 10 hinsichtlich seiner Abmessungen im Querschnitt im Vergleich zum Querschnitt des Aufnahmeraums 145 leicht vergrößert ist. Allerdings besteht in diesem Fall dann das Dichtungselement 10 aus einem zumindest leicht komprimierbaren Material, so dass es sich mit seiner Außenkontur unter Druck an die Innenwände der beiden Profilteile 140, 150 anlegt, wodurch die Dichtwirkung nochmals verbessert wird. Als Material für das Dichtungselement 10 kommt also ein leicht elastisches Material in Frage, welches gleichzeitig für Staub und insbesondere Feuchtigkeit undurchdringlich ist.Strictly speaking, it is preferably provided that the sealing
Da es jedoch in der Regel erforderlich sein wird, die im Aufnahmeraum 145 angeordneten elektronischen Komponenten, bspw. die Beleuchtungseinheiten 131 mit Strom zu versorgen und ggf. auch eine Übermittlung von Daten zur Kommunikation mit einer übergeordneten Steuereinheit zu ermöglichen, ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, das Dichtungselement 10 derart auszuführen, dass ggf. Leitungen durch das Dichtungselement 10 hindurchgeführt werden können. Der Schnittdarstellung von
Sollen hingegen die Durchgangsöffnungen 15 oder 16 nicht genutzt werden, so müssen diese selbstverständlich dichtend verschlossen werden, was in einfacher Weise dadurch erfolgen kann, dass in diese Öffnungen 15 bzw. 16 ein der Form dieser Durchgangsöffnungen 15, 16 entsprechendes - nicht gezeigtes - Dichtungsteil eingeschoben wird, welches idealerweise aus dem gleichen Material besteht wie das Dichtungselement 10. In Realität ist vorgesehen, dass zunächst die Durchgangsöffnungen 15, 16 durch das entsprechende Dichtungsteil verschlossen sind, welches dann jedoch im Bedarfsfall während der Montage entfernt, also in einfacher Weise aus dem Dichtungselement 10 herausgezogen werden kann.If, on the other hand, the through-
Um eine dauerhafte, zuverlässige Abdichtung des Aufnahmeraums 145 durch das Dichtungselement 10 gewährleisten zu können, sollte dieses vorzugsweise in Längsrichtung des Lichtbandes 100 fixiert werden. Dies wird bei der in den Figuren dargestellten Lösung dadurch erreicht, dass das Dichtungselement 10 mit Hilfe eines Trägerteils 20 in der gewünschten Position gehalten wird. Das Trägerteil 20 weist hierbei in Aufsicht zunächst einen stirnseitig über das Tragschienenelement 111 überstehenden bügelartigen, C-förmigen Bereich 21 (erkennbar z.B. in
Das Trägerteil 20 selbst wird dann mit dem darauf aufgeschobenen Dichtungselement 10 stirnseitig auf das Tragschienenelement 111 aufgeschoben, wobei hierzu an beiden Seiten des bügelartigen Bereichs 21 nach unten ragende Flanken 25 vorgesehen sind, welche seitlich teleskopartig in den Innenraum 120 des Tragschienenelements 111 eingreifen und dementsprechend eine Führung bewirken. Hierdurch wird nicht nur eine richtige Positionierung des Trägerteils 20 gewährleistet, sondern gleichzeitig auch sichergestellt, dass das Dichtungselement 10, welches auf dem Steg 23 des Trägerteils 20 gelagert ist, in Querrichtung gesehen mittig in dem Aufnahmeraum 145, der von den Profilteilen 140 und 150 umschlossen wird, positioniert ist.The
Vorzugsweise erfolgt hierbei das Anordnen des Trägerteils 20 mit dem Dichtungselement 10 in einem Zustand, in dem die Abdeckung 150 zumindest im stirnseitigen Endbereich des Lichtbandes 100 noch nicht vollständig mit dem Profilteil 140 verbunden wurde. Erst wenn sich das Dichtungselement 10 in der gewünschten Position befindet, erfolgt auch in diesem Bereich das endgültige Anbringen der Abdeckung 150, so dass das Dichtungselement 10 dann über seinen gesamten Umfang hinweg an den Profilteilen 140, 150 anliegt und die Abdichtung erzielt.In this case, it is preferable to arrange the
Dabei ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass diese Abdichtung zusätzlich dadurch unterstützt wird, dass auf die Unterseite der Abdeckung 150 eine Kraft ausgeübt wird, damit diese - gemeinsam mit dem durch das Tragschienenelement 111 abgestützten Profilteil 140 - mit einen für die Abdichtung ausreichenden Druck am Umfangsbereich des Dichtungselements 10 anliegen kann. Dies wird bei der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung mit Hilfe einer in den Figuren mit dem Bezugszeichen 30 versehenen Stirnkappe erzielt, die schwenkbar an dem bügelartigen Bereich 21 des Trägerteils 20 gelagert ist. Die
Abschließend wird dann allerdings die Endkappe 30 in die in den
Hierbei ist darauf hinzuweisen, dass die Endkappe 30 nicht zwingend schwenkbar an dem Trägerteil 20 angeordnet sein muss, die dargestellte Lösung jedoch besonders vorteilhaft ist, da nicht mehrere getrennte Teile zu der letztendlich gewünschten Konfiguration zusammengefügt werden müssen.It should be noted that the
Neben der zuvor beschriebenen Funktion, nämlich zusätzlich über die Abdeckung 150 Druck auf das Dichtungselement 10 auszuüben, und ferner auch den Endbereich des Lichtbandes 100 optisch abzuschließen, erfüllt darüber hinaus die Endkappe 30 auch eine Schutzfunktion, da sie in dem eingeschwenkten Zustand, der in den
Letztendlich tragen die erfindungsgemäßen Maßnahmen also dazu bei, dass in einfacher Weise ein Lichtbandsystem geschaffen werden kann, bei dem alle zu schützenden Komponenten in einfacher aber zuverlässiger Weise innerhalb eines vollständig dicht umschlossenen Aufnahmeraums angeordnet werden können. Damit besteht die Möglichkeit, mit einem verhältnismäßig geringen Aufwand ein Lichtband höherer Schutzart zur Verfügung zu stellen.Ultimately, therefore, the measures according to the invention contribute to the simple creation of a trunking system in which all the components to be protected can be arranged in a simple but reliable manner within a completely tightly enclosed receiving space. This makes it possible to provide a light strip of higher protection with a relatively low cost.
Claims (7)
- An arrangement for forming an elongate, channel-like receiving space (145), which is designed in particular for receiving illumination units (31), wherein the arrangement comprises two elongate profile parts (140, 150), which are connected with each other positively or in a clamping manner for forming the receiving space (145) and wherein on both end faces of the receiving space (145) in each case a sealing element (10) is arranged, which fills out the receiving space (145) in the end region,
wherein the sealing element (10) has at least one through-opening (15, 16) for the passage of cables or lines into the receiving space (145) and wherein the sealing element (10) consists of one at least easily compressible material and in a state not arranged in the receiving space (145) has a cross section slightly enlarged in comparison to the cross section of the receiving space (145),
characterized in
that the arrangement has means, which in the end area of the receiving space (145) exert outside pressure on the profile parts (140, 150),
wherein the means for exerting pressure comprise at least one elongate support element (111), which is designed substantially U-shaped, wherein in the or on the support element (111)the elongate profile parts (140, 150)forming the receiving space (145) are arranged, and wherein the means for exerting pressure also have end caps (30) to be fastened in the end area of the support element (111), which in the fastened state exert pressure on at least one of the profile parts (140, 150). - An arrangement according to Claim 1,
characterized in
that the end caps (30) can be latched with the support element (111). - An arrangement according to Claim 1 or 2,
characterized in
that additional support parts (20) are provided for retaining the sealing elements (10). - An arrangement according to Claim 3,
characterized in
that the support parts (20) fix the respective sealing element (10) in the longitudinal direction of the arrangement. - An arrangement according to Claim 4,
characterized in
that the support parts (20) pass in each case with a web (23) through an opening in the associated sealing element (10), wherein preferably on the web (23) the latching means are provided engaging behind the sealing element (10). - An arrangement according to Claim 1 or Claim 2 as well as according to any one of Claims 3 to 6,
characterized in
that the end caps (30) are arranged in each case pivotably on a support part (20). - An arrangement for forming an elongate light strip (100), having an arrangement for forming a receiving space (145) according to any one of the preceding claims,
wherein one of the profile parts (140, 150) is designed to be at least partially permeable to light and forms a light emission region of the light strip (100),
and wherein at least one illumination unit (31) is arranged in the receiving space (145).
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