EP3577391B1 - Tool-less installation system for an led assembly in a lamp with a higher index of protection - Google Patents
Tool-less installation system for an led assembly in a lamp with a higher index of protection Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- EP3577391B1 EP3577391B1 EP18705325.1A EP18705325A EP3577391B1 EP 3577391 B1 EP3577391 B1 EP 3577391B1 EP 18705325 A EP18705325 A EP 18705325A EP 3577391 B1 EP3577391 B1 EP 3577391B1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- led assembly
- luminaire
- housing
- support element
- luminaire housing
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Active
Links
- 238000009434 installation Methods 0.000 title description 2
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 claims description 8
- 238000003780 insertion Methods 0.000 claims description 6
- 230000037431 insertion Effects 0.000 claims description 6
- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 3
- 238000005516 engineering process Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000005855 radiation Effects 0.000 claims 1
- 238000005452 bending Methods 0.000 description 4
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 4
- 230000018109 developmental process Effects 0.000 description 3
- 230000035882 stress Effects 0.000 description 3
- 241000446313 Lamella Species 0.000 description 2
- 230000000712 assembly Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000000429 assembly Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000003287 optical effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000004065 semiconductor Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000007787 solid Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000032683 aging Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229910052782 aluminium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N aluminium Chemical compound [Al] XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 238000001816 cooling Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000428 dust Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000004313 glare Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000004643 material aging Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- 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
- F21V19/00—Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
- F21V19/001—Fastening of light sources or lamp holders the light sources being semiconductors devices, e.g. LEDs
- F21V19/003—Fastening of light source holders, e.g. of circuit boards or substrates holding light sources
- F21V19/004—Fastening of light source holders, e.g. of circuit boards or substrates holding light sources by deformation of parts or snap action mountings, e.g. using clips
-
- 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
- F21V19/00—Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
- F21V19/001—Fastening of light sources or lamp holders the light sources being semiconductors devices, e.g. LEDs
- F21V19/003—Fastening of light source holders, e.g. of circuit boards or substrates holding light sources
- F21V19/0035—Fastening of light source holders, e.g. of circuit boards or substrates holding light sources the fastening means being capable of simultaneously attaching of an other part, e.g. a housing portion or an optical component
-
- 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
- F21V31/005—Sealing arrangements therefor
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
- F21W2131/00—Use or application of lighting devices or systems not provided for in codes F21W2102/00-F21W2121/00
- F21W2131/10—Outdoor lighting
-
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
- F21Y2115/00—Light-generating elements of semiconductor light sources
- F21Y2115/10—Light-emitting diodes [LED]
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a lamp in which an LED assembly is mounted, and more particularly to the mounting system of the LED assembly in the lamp housing.
- LEDs light emitting diodes
- the LEDs are usually placed on a circuit board that is in the best possible thermal contact with components in the luminaire, e.g. heat sinks or a solid metal housing, in order to dissipate the heat.
- components in the luminaire e.g. heat sinks or a solid metal housing
- the DE 20 2015 100 151 U1 discloses a lighting device according to the preamble of claim 1. Further constructions of lighting units with in a housing component held LED light units are in the DE 10 2010 023 497 A1 and the DE 20 2011 051 094 U1 described. In these publications, the holding elements for the LED light units are short compared to the overall extent of the LED light units.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a light with an LED assembly in which the LED assembly can be mounted without tools and which is optimized with regard to the thermal properties of the LED assembly.
- a special feature of the present invention is the support element, which spans the LED assembly with a web and holds the LED assembly in the housing with several spring elements.
- the spring elements directly or indirectly press the LED assembly against the housing, so that there is a uniform contact pressure over the rear surface of the LED assembly against the housing. In this way a good thermal contact is achieved.
- the springs ensure a uniform force over the entire LED assembly, since several spring elements hold the LED assembly in the housing. In spite of this, the LED assembly can be installed very easily, since all spring elements are arranged on a common web of the support element and this only needs to be attached to the housing at two support points. Assembly is therefore simpler compared to a large number of fasteners.
- the torques of the screws customary in the prior art do not need to be observed and assembly can be carried out without tools because the contact pressure is only given by the properties of the spring elements.
- larger construction tolerances are acceptable if only spring elements act on the LED assembly.
- the exact placement of the spring elements in relation to the LED assembly is not critical compared to a screw connection, in which the holes have to be exactly aligned.
- Another advantage is that there is no rigid connection between the LED assembly and the housing. If the LED assembly has a different coefficient of thermal expansion than the housing, the components can expand differently. With a rigid connection this can lead to tension and material damage. When fastening the LED assembly by only the spring elements, on the other hand, the LED assembly can expand differently with respect to the housing without material damage occurring. Furthermore, a constant contact pressure is maintained even if the materials of the LED assembly or the housing change in volume due to aging, as is often the case with plastics in particular.
- the LED assembly lies flat on the luminaire housing on the side opposite the support element.
- the thermal contact is further improved by the flat contact.
- means for improving the heat transfer e.g. a thermally conductive film or a thermally conductive paste, can be introduced in order to further improve the thermal contact between the housing, which acts as a heat sink, and the LED assembly.
- the support points are provided at opposite ends of the web.
- the support element can be supported on housing parts outside the LED assembly and nevertheless span the entire LED assembly. Because of the support points at the ends of the web, it is not necessary for a contact to be made with the housing within the LED assembly to fix the support element. In contrast, conventional fastening means such as screws must also be provided at a large number of locations through holes within the LED assembly.
- one of the support points is formed by an elastic latching element.
- the elastic latching element has a run-on bevel and an edge that is set back from the run-on bevel, so that the latching element when the support element is inserted into the luminaire housing is deflected in a resilient manner by a force acting on the run-up bevel until it springs back via a recess in the housing, so that the edge of the latching element hooks onto the recess in the luminaire housing.
- a latching connection is particularly suitable as a support point, since it can be actuated without tools.
- provision can also be made for the latching element to be accessible without tools in the assembled state in order to detach it again from the lamp housing.
- the lamp housing there can be an opening in the lamp housing into which the latching element engages in a resilient manner.
- the opening can be accessible from the outside, so that the latching element can be pushed back by hand against the resilient effect in order to dismantle the support element again.
- one of the support points is formed by a hook which is suspended from the lamp housing, and the support element can be pivoted into the lamp housing with the hook suspended.
- This support point is preferably provided at an end of the web opposite the second support point with the locking element. To assemble the support element, it is hung with the hook on one side, swiveled over the LED component and latched onto the housing on the opposite side with the latching element. As a result, the support element can be attached to the luminaire housing in a simple manner without tools. This assembly is easy to carry out even at the installation site of the luminaire.
- the plurality of spring elements have at least three spring elements which each act with an elastic force directly or indirectly on the LED assembly. Three or more spring elements are preferred because they distribute the force to hold the LED assembly evenly across the assembly.
- the several spring elements are designed with a higher spring constant towards the center of the web, in particular are provided with longer and / or more rigid spring legs than the spring elements located at the ends of the web. This compensates for the effect of the web flexing in order to enable the LED assembly to be pressed evenly into the housing. In the middle area of the bar, when it is supported at the two opposite ends, it will bend slightly so that the distance to the LED assembly increases. Due to the further formed spring elements, e.g. longer spring legs or spring legs with a higher bending force, despite the greater distance to the LED group due to the deflection of the web, the same contact pressure is achieved as on the edges of the web, on which the spring elements are closer to the LED Assembly.
- the LED assembly has a cover, for example a photometric cover, which encapsulates the LEDs in the LED assembly so that it is impervious to moisture and dust.
- the LED assembly is plugged into the luminaire housing with a self-retaining seal.
- a circumferential seal can be inserted along a groove in the cover, which seal is inserted into a circumferential groove in the luminaire housing on the side opposite the LED assembly. This allows the LED assembly to be mounted on the housing in a moisture-proof and dust-proof manner.
- the seal has another advantage because it also helps support the LED assembly in the housing. As a result, the spring force which the spring elements of the support element exert on the LED assembly can be made smaller.
- the LED assembly is jointly protected against falling down by the seal and the support element in the housing.
- the seal in a cross section perpendicular to its longitudinal extension on lateral lamellas, which are arranged at an obtuse angle with respect to an insertion direction of the seal into a groove of the lamp housing and / or a groove of the LED assembly in order to move away from the insertion direction from the groove in the lamp housing and / or oppose LED assembly.
- the lamellas not only improve the tightness, but also act like a barb. As a result, the seal can accommodate a higher load-bearing capacity for the LED assembly.
- the support element is guided centrally over the LED assembly and the spring elements are preferably arranged at positions which, in terms of lighting technology, are of no significance for the emission of the LED assembly.
- the arrangement of the support element in the middle of the LED assembly has the advantage that the LED assembly can be held on the luminaire housing evenly over the entire length.
- the web of the support element can be made narrow and the spring elements can only be attached at positions where the LED assembly does not emit light, e.g. between reflectors or lenses that are assigned to the LEDs.
- the support element does not have a negative effect on the light emission of the luminaire, although the support element nevertheless grips over the LED assembly in order to press the LED assembly evenly against the luminaire housing.
- the support element is set up to accommodate further components apart from the LED assembly on the side facing away from the LED assembly.
- the further components can comprise an optical attachment (lenses or reflectors) and / or lamellae and / or a grid for protection against mechanical effects.
- the other components can be used to mechanically protect the luminaire, for example against vandalism.
- the additional Components can also perform technical lighting functions, for example to influence the light distribution for a particular lighting task or to improve the glare control of the luminaire.
- the other components can be attached directly to the support element, for example by means of a plug connection. As a result, the components are arranged directly in front of the LED assembly, ie in the area of the light outlet opening of the lamp.
- the springs can be supported on the stable housing via the LED assembly, higher external forces can also be transmitted via the springs. As a result, it is easily possible to mount a grid on the luminaire as vandal protection in this way.
- the position of the support element with respect to the LED assembly is defined so that the lighting elements can be aligned with the positions of the LEDs or the surfaces radiating from the LED assembly.
- the lamp according to the embodiment shown can in particular be designed as an outdoor lamp.
- a solid housing 2 forms a downwardly open receiving space for an LED assembly 4.
- the LED assembly 4 comprises a plurality of LEDs, each of which is assigned a reflector in the assembly.
- the LED assembly 4 is inserted into the opening of the lamp housing 2.
- a support element 6, which is shown as a single component in Figure 2 is hung with a hook at one end of a continuous web in the housing and pivoted into the housing, so that the support element 6 with a continuous web 10 engages over the LED assembly 4.
- a latching element 12 is provided at the end of the web 10 opposite the hook 8.
- the latching element 12 has a run-on bevel which deflects the latching element 12 elastically inward when it strikes a housing edge and is pressed further in the direction of the housing 2.
- the latching element 12 springs back with one edge over a recess in the housing 2 and hooks in this way in the housing 2.
- an opening 16 is formed on the front side of the housing, which allows access to the latching element 12 directly from the outside.
- the latching element 12 can also be released again from the outside and the support element 6 can be dismantled in the reverse order.
- the support element 6 has several spring elements 14 along the web 10, which extend in the direction of the LED assembly 4. Each of the spring elements 14 engages, as in FIG Figure 3 shown, at a defined point of the LED assembly 4 and thereby presses the LED assembly against the housing 2.
- the LED assembly 4 is thereby mechanically held in the housing 2 without a rigid connection between the housing 2 and the LED Assembly 4 is necessary. This has the advantage that the LED assembly can expand thermally independently of the housing or can change due to material aging without mechanical stresses occurring in the LED assembly.
- the housing 2 is preferably formed from a material with good thermal conductivity, for example aluminum. In contrast, the LED assembly 4 is predominantly made of plastic. Because of the different expansion coefficients, stresses would arise when the LED assembly 4 is screwed to the housing 2. Since the LED assembly 4 is only held by the spring elements 14, however, it can move along the contact surface on the housing 2 for thermal expansion.
- This effect can be compensated for in that the spring elements 14 are designed with higher spring constants toward the center of the web, for example with longer spring legs or with a stronger bending stress.
- the spring elements 14 in the central area of the web would achieve a higher contact pressure with the same distance from the LED assembly 4.
- the effects are offset against each other so that a uniform elastic force is exerted on the LED assembly 4 by each spring element along the web.
- a seal 18 is also shown, which is introduced between the LED assembly 4 and the lamp housing 2.
- the seal 18 engages in a circumferential groove on the side of the housing 2 and in an opposite circumferential groove on the side of the LED module 4, which groove is formed on a transparent cover 5 of the LED module 4.
- the seal 18 also has a plurality of lamellae which, in the manner of a barb, have an obtuse angle with respect to the direction of insertion into the respective groove. As a result, the lamellae get caught and resist pulling off the seal 18 against the insertion directions.
- the seal 18 has two functions. On the one hand, it seals the LED assembly 4 along the circumference of the cover 5 from the housing 2.
- the LED assembly 4 is already held in the housing 2 by the seal 18 alone .
- the support element 6 serves only as a further mechanical fastening of the LED assembly 4, which forces only need to apply in addition to the mechanical hold that is already provided by the seal 18.
- the spring elements 14 act at locations on the LED assembly at which massive support points are present. This protects the optically sensitive parts of the LED assembly 4 from damage.
- the luminaire has the same elements as described above.
- a grille 20 is arranged in the area of the light exit surface of the lamp.
- the grid 20 is fixed to the support element 6 by fastening elements 12.
- the spring elements 14 of the support element can absorb loads which act on the grid 20 from the outside.
- other light-conducting elements instead of or in addition to the grating 20.
- an optical attachment with light-refracting or light-reflecting means can be attached to the support element 6.
- the further component is fastened with fastening elements 22 in the form of plug connections in recesses of the support element 6 on the side facing away from the LED assembly.
- the support element 6, as described above, can simultaneously take on other functions. Since the support element 6 is in any case preferably formed from metal, it can take on the task of an antenna. In this embodiment, the support element is connected to a control element in the housing 2 or the LED assembly 4. The antenna allows control signals to be received and transmitted to the control device in the luminaire.
- more than just one support element can be provided for larger LED assemblies.
- two or three support elements can be arranged in parallel.
- Support elements can also be provided crosswise. It is also possible for the lamp to have several separate LED assemblies, each of which is held by a support element or by a plurality of support elements.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Non-Portable Lighting Devices Or Systems Thereof (AREA)
- Arrangement Of Elements, Cooling, Sealing, Or The Like Of Lighting Devices (AREA)
- Fastening Of Light Sources Or Lamp Holders (AREA)
Description
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Leuchte, in welcher eine LED-Baugruppe montiert ist, und insbesondere das Montagesystem der LED-Baugruppe in dem Leuchtengehäuse.The present invention relates to a lamp in which an LED assembly is mounted, and more particularly to the mounting system of the LED assembly in the lamp housing.
Da in LEDs ("light emitting diodes", worunter hierin allgemein alle Formen von Halbleiterlichtquellen, einschließlich organischen Halbleiterlichtquellen, verstanden werden) immer ein Teil der elektrischen Energie auch in Wärme umgesetzt wird und die Wärme an einen verhältnismäßig kleinen, nahezu punktförmigen Ort entsteht, ist eine gute thermische Anbindung der LEDs zu deren Kühlung notwendig. Üblicherweise werden die LEDs auf einer Platine platziert, die in möglichst guten thermischen Kontakt zu Bauelementen in der Leuchte, z.B. Kühlkörpern oder einem massiven Metallgehäuse, gebracht wird, um die Wärme abzuleiten. Für die Bildung eines guten thermischen Kontakts ist es im Stand der Technik üblich, die LED-Baugruppe in dem Gehäuse fest zu verschrauben oder mit anderen Befestigungselementen anzubringen. Dabei werden eine Vielzahl von Befestigungselementen über die LED-Baugruppe verteilt, um in gutem thermischen Kontakt zu dem Leuchtengehäuse oder einem Kühlkörper zu gewährleisten. Im Fall von Schrauben ist das Drehmoment exakt einzuhalten, um die Verbindung zu sichern, aber auch nicht zu überlasten. Diese Art der Befestigung erfordert in jedem Fall Werkzeug und muss sehr sorgfältig vorgenommen werden.Since in LEDs ("light emitting diodes", by which all forms of semiconductor light sources, including organic semiconductor light sources are generally understood), part of the electrical energy is always converted into heat and the heat is generated at a relatively small, almost punctiform location a good thermal connection of the LEDs is necessary for their cooling. The LEDs are usually placed on a circuit board that is in the best possible thermal contact with components in the luminaire, e.g. heat sinks or a solid metal housing, in order to dissipate the heat. In order to establish a good thermal contact, it is customary in the prior art to screw the LED assembly firmly into the housing or to attach it with other fastening elements. A large number of fastening elements are distributed over the LED assembly in order to ensure good thermal contact with the lamp housing or a heat sink. In the case of screws, the torque must be adhered to precisely in order to secure the connection, but also not to overload it. This type of fastening always requires tools and must be carried out very carefully.
Die
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Leuchte mit einer LED-Baugruppe bereitzustellen, in welcher die LED-Baugruppe werkzeuglos montiert werden kann und die im Hinblick auf thermische Eigenschaften der LED-Baugruppe optimiert ist.The object of the present invention is to provide a light with an LED assembly in which the LED assembly can be mounted without tools and which is optimized with regard to the thermal properties of the LED assembly.
Gelöst wird die Aufgabe durch eine Leuchte nach Anspruch 1.The object is achieved by a lamp according to claim 1.
Eine Besonderheit der vorliegenden Erfindung ist das Abstützelement, welches mit einem Steg die LED-Baugruppe überspannt und mit mehreren Federelementen die LED-Baugruppe in dem Gehäuse hält. Dies hat mehrere Vorteile gegenüber einer starren Befestigung mit Schrauben oder vergleichbaren Befestigungsmitteln. Die Federelemente drücken direkt oder indirekt die LED-Baugruppe gegen das Gehäuse, so dass ein gleichmäßiger Anpressdruck über die rückseitige Fläche der LED-Baugruppe zu dem Gehäuse gegeben ist. Dadurch wird ein guter thermischer Kontakt erzielt. Ferner sorgen die Federn für eine gleichmäßige Kraft über die gesamte LED-Baugruppe, da mehrere Federelemente die LED-Baugruppe in dem Gehäuse halten. Trotzdem lässt sich die LED-Baugruppe sehr einfach montieren, da alle Federelemente auf einem gemeinsamen Steg des Abstützelements angeordnet sind und dieser nur an zwei Abstützpunkten an dem Gehäuse befestigt werden muss. Im Vergleich zu einer Vielzahl von Befestigungsmitteln ist die Montage daher einfacher. Ferner brauchen keine Drehmomente der im Stand der Technik üblichen Schrauben beachtet zu werden und die Montage kann werkzeuglos erfolgen, weil der Anpressdruck nur durch die Eigenschaften der Federelemente vorgegeben ist. Außerdem sind größere Bautoleranzen hinnehmbar, wenn nur Federelemente auf die LED-Baugruppe einwirken. Die exakte Platzierung der Federelemente in Bezug auf die LED-Baugruppe ist unkritisch im Vergleich zu einer Schraubverbindung, bei welcher die Löcher exakt fluchten müssen. Ein weiterer Vorteil ist, dass keine starre Verbindung zwischen der LED-Baugruppe und dem Gehäuse gegeben ist. Wenn die LED-Baugruppe einen anderen thermischen Ausdehnungskoeffizienten als das Gehäuse besitzt, können sich die Bauteile unterschiedlich ausdehnen. Bei einer starren Verbindung kann das zu Spannungen und Materialschädigungen führen. Bei einer Befestigung der LED-Baugruppe durch lediglich die Federelemente, kann sich hingegen die LED-Baugruppe gegenüber dem Gehäuse unterschiedlich ausdehnen, ohne dass es zu Materialschädigungen kommt. Ferner bleibt ein konstanter Anpressdruck auch erhalten, wenn sich die Materialien der LED-Baugruppe oder des Gehäuses durch Alterung im Volumen verändern, wie es insbesondere bei Kunststoffen häufig der Fall ist.A special feature of the present invention is the support element, which spans the LED assembly with a web and holds the LED assembly in the housing with several spring elements. This has several advantages over rigid fastening with screws or comparable fastening means. The spring elements directly or indirectly press the LED assembly against the housing, so that there is a uniform contact pressure over the rear surface of the LED assembly against the housing. In this way a good thermal contact is achieved. Furthermore, the springs ensure a uniform force over the entire LED assembly, since several spring elements hold the LED assembly in the housing. In spite of this, the LED assembly can be installed very easily, since all spring elements are arranged on a common web of the support element and this only needs to be attached to the housing at two support points. Assembly is therefore simpler compared to a large number of fasteners. Furthermore, the torques of the screws customary in the prior art do not need to be observed and assembly can be carried out without tools because the contact pressure is only given by the properties of the spring elements. In addition, larger construction tolerances are acceptable if only spring elements act on the LED assembly. The exact placement of the spring elements in relation to the LED assembly is not critical compared to a screw connection, in which the holes have to be exactly aligned. Another advantage is that there is no rigid connection between the LED assembly and the housing. If the LED assembly has a different coefficient of thermal expansion than the housing, the components can expand differently. With a rigid connection this can lead to tension and material damage. When fastening the LED assembly by only the spring elements, on the other hand, the LED assembly can expand differently with respect to the housing without material damage occurring. Furthermore, a constant contact pressure is maintained even if the materials of the LED assembly or the housing change in volume due to aging, as is often the case with plastics in particular.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform liegt die LED-Baugruppe auf der dem Abstützelement entgegengesetzten Seite flächig an dem Leuchtengehäuse an. Durch die flächige Anlage wird der thermische Kontakt weiter verbessert. In diesem Bereich können auch Mittel zur Verbesserung der Wärmeübertragung, z.B. eine wärmeleitfähige Folie oder eine Wärmeleitpaste, eingebracht werden, um den thermischen Kontakt zwischen dem Gehäuse, welches als Kühlkörper wirkt, und der LED-Baugruppe weiter zu verbessern.According to a preferred embodiment, the LED assembly lies flat on the luminaire housing on the side opposite the support element. The thermal contact is further improved by the flat contact. In this area, means for improving the heat transfer, e.g. a thermally conductive film or a thermally conductive paste, can be introduced in order to further improve the thermal contact between the housing, which acts as a heat sink, and the LED assembly.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind die Abstützpunkte an entgegengesetzten Enden des Steges vorgesehen. Das Abstützelement kann dadurch an Gehäuseteilen außerhalb der LED-Baugruppe abgestützt werden und dennoch die gesamte LED-Baugruppe überspannen. Durch die Abstützpunkte an den Enden des Steges ist es nicht notwendig, dass innerhalb der LED-Baugruppe ein Kontakt zu dem Gehäuse zur Festlegung des Abstützelements gebildet ist. Demgegenüber müssen herkömmliche Befestigungsmittel wie Schrauben an einer Vielzahl von Stellen auch durch Löcher innerhalb der LED-Baugruppe vorgesehen werden.According to a preferred embodiment, the support points are provided at opposite ends of the web. As a result, the support element can be supported on housing parts outside the LED assembly and nevertheless span the entire LED assembly. Because of the support points at the ends of the web, it is not necessary for a contact to be made with the housing within the LED assembly to fix the support element. In contrast, conventional fastening means such as screws must also be provided at a large number of locations through holes within the LED assembly.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist einer der Abstützpunkte durch ein elastisches Rastelement gebildet. Das elastische Rastelement weist eine Anlaufschräge und eine von der Anlaufschräge zurückspringende Kante auf, so dass beim Einführen des Abstützelements in das Leuchtengehäuse das Rastelement durch eine auf die Anlaufschräge einwirkende Kraft federelastisch ausgelenkt wird bis es über einem Rücksprung im Gehäuse zurückfedert, so dass die Kante des Rastelements an dem Rücksprung im Leuchtengehäuse einhakt. Eine derartige Rastverbindung ist als Abstützpunkt besonders geeignet, da sie werkzeuglos betätigt werden kann. Gemäß einer Weiterbildung kann ferner vorgesehen sein, dass das Rastelement im montierten Zustand auch werkzeuglos zugänglich ist, um es vom Leuchtengehäuse wieder zu lösen. Insbesondere kann eine Öffnung in dem Leuchtengehäuse vorhanden sein, in welche das Rastelement federelastisch einrastet. Die Öffnung kann von außen zugänglich sein, so dass das Rastelement händisch entgegen der federelastischen Wirkung zurückgedrückt werden kann, um das Abstützelement wieder zu demontieren.According to a preferred embodiment, one of the support points is formed by an elastic latching element. The elastic latching element has a run-on bevel and an edge that is set back from the run-on bevel, so that the latching element when the support element is inserted into the luminaire housing is deflected in a resilient manner by a force acting on the run-up bevel until it springs back via a recess in the housing, so that the edge of the latching element hooks onto the recess in the luminaire housing. Such a latching connection is particularly suitable as a support point, since it can be actuated without tools. According to a further development, provision can also be made for the latching element to be accessible without tools in the assembled state in order to detach it again from the lamp housing. In particular, there can be an opening in the lamp housing into which the latching element engages in a resilient manner. The opening can be accessible from the outside, so that the latching element can be pushed back by hand against the resilient effect in order to dismantle the support element again.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist einer der Abstützpunkte durch einen Haken gebildet, welcher an dem Leuchtengehäuse eingehängt ist, und das Abstützelement mit eingehängtem Haken in das Leuchtengehäuse einschwenkbar ist. Vorzugsweise ist dieser Abstützpunkt an einem dem zweiten Abstützpunkt mit Rastelement entgegengesetzten Ende des Steges vorgesehen. Zur Montage des Abstützelements wird dieses mit dem Haken auf einer Seite eingehängt, über das LED-Bauelement geschwenkt und auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite mit dem Rastelement am Gehäuse eingerastet. Dadurch kann das Abstützelement werkzeuglos in einfacher Weise an dem Leuchtengehäuse befestigt werden. Diese Montage ist selbst am Montageort der Leuchte noch einfach auszuführen.According to a preferred embodiment, one of the support points is formed by a hook which is suspended from the lamp housing, and the support element can be pivoted into the lamp housing with the hook suspended. This support point is preferably provided at an end of the web opposite the second support point with the locking element. To assemble the support element, it is hung with the hook on one side, swiveled over the LED component and latched onto the housing on the opposite side with the latching element. As a result, the support element can be attached to the luminaire housing in a simple manner without tools. This assembly is easy to carry out even at the installation site of the luminaire.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform weisen die mehreren Federelemente wenigstens drei Federelemente auf, welche jeweils mit einer elastischen Kraft direkt oder indirekt auf die LED-Baugruppe einwirken. Drei oder mehr Federelemente sind bevorzugt, weil dadurch die Kraft zum Halten der LED-Baugruppe über die Baugruppe gleichmäßig verteilt wird. Gemäß einer Weiterentwicklung ist vorgesehen, dass die mehreren Federelemente zur Mitte des Steges hin mit einer höheren Federkonstante ausgebildet sind, insbesondere mit längeren und/oder biegesteiferen Federschenkeln versehen sind, als die an den Enden des Steges befindlichen Federelemente. Dadurch wird der Effekt eines Durchbiegen des Steges ausgeglichen, um einen gleichmäßigen Anpressdruck der LED-Baugruppe in das Gehäuse zu ermöglichen. Im mittleren Bereich des Steges wird sich dieser, wenn an den beiden gegenüberliegenden Enden abgestützt ist, etwas Durchbiegen, so dass der Abstand zur LED-Baugruppe größer wird. Durch die weiter ausgeformten Federelemente, z.B. längerer Federschenkel oder Federschenkel mit einer höheren Biegekraft, wird trotz des größeren Abstandes zur LED-Gruppe infolge der Durchbiegung des Steges die gleiche Anpresskraft erzielt, wie an den Rändern des Steges, an welchem die Federelemente näher an der LED-Baugruppe liegen.According to a preferred embodiment, the plurality of spring elements have at least three spring elements which each act with an elastic force directly or indirectly on the LED assembly. Three or more spring elements are preferred because they distribute the force to hold the LED assembly evenly across the assembly. According to a further development it is provided that the several spring elements are designed with a higher spring constant towards the center of the web, in particular are provided with longer and / or more rigid spring legs than the spring elements located at the ends of the web. This compensates for the effect of the web flexing in order to enable the LED assembly to be pressed evenly into the housing. In the middle area of the bar, when it is supported at the two opposite ends, it will bend slightly so that the distance to the LED assembly increases. Due to the further formed spring elements, e.g. longer spring legs or spring legs with a higher bending force, despite the greater distance to the LED group due to the deflection of the web, the same contact pressure is achieved as on the edges of the web, on which the spring elements are closer to the LED Assembly.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist die LED-Baugruppe eine Abdeckung auf, z.B. eine lichttechnische Abdeckung, welche die LEDs nach außen feuchtigkeits- und staubdicht in der LED-Baugruppe kapselt. Ferner ist die LED-Baugruppe mit einer selbsthaltenden Dichtung in dem Leuchtengehäuse eingesteckt. Beispielsweise kann entlang einer Nut der Abdeckung eine umlaufende Dichtung eingeschoben sein, die auf der der LED-Baugruppe gegenüberliegenden Seite in eine umlaufende Nut des Leuchtengehäuses eingesteckt ist. Dadurch kann die LED-Baugruppe feuchtigkeits- und staubdicht an dem Gehäuse montiert werden. Die Dichtung hat jedoch noch einen weiteren Vorteil, weil sie ebenfalls zum Tragen der LED-Baugruppe in dem Gehäuse beiträgt. Dadurch kann die Federkraft, welche die Federelemente des Abstützelements auf die LED-Baugruppe ausüben, kleiner dimensioniert werden. Die LED-Baugruppe wird in dieser Ausführungsform gemeinsam durch die Dichtung und das Abstützelement in dem Gehäuse gegen ein Herunterfallen geschützt. Gemäß einer Weiterentwicklung weist die Dichtung in einem Querschnitt senkrecht zu seiner Längserstreckung seitliche Lamellen auf, die in einem stumpfen Winkel gegenüber einer Einsteckrichtung der Dichtung in eine Nut des Leuchtengehäuses und/oder eine Nut der LED-Baugruppe angeordnet sind, um sich einem Abrücken entgegen der Einsteckrichtung aus der Nut in dem Leuchtengehäuse und/oder LED-Baugruppe zu widersetzen. Die Lamellen verbessern nicht nur die Dichtigkeit, sondern wirken auch in der Art eines Widerhakens. Dadurch kann die Dichtung eine höhere Tragkraft für die LED-Baugruppe aufnehmen.According to a preferred embodiment, the LED assembly has a cover, for example a photometric cover, which encapsulates the LEDs in the LED assembly so that it is impervious to moisture and dust. Furthermore, the LED assembly is plugged into the luminaire housing with a self-retaining seal. For example, a circumferential seal can be inserted along a groove in the cover, which seal is inserted into a circumferential groove in the luminaire housing on the side opposite the LED assembly. This allows the LED assembly to be mounted on the housing in a moisture-proof and dust-proof manner. However, the seal has another advantage because it also helps support the LED assembly in the housing. As a result, the spring force which the spring elements of the support element exert on the LED assembly can be made smaller. In this embodiment, the LED assembly is jointly protected against falling down by the seal and the support element in the housing. According to a further development, the seal in a cross section perpendicular to its longitudinal extension on lateral lamellas, which are arranged at an obtuse angle with respect to an insertion direction of the seal into a groove of the lamp housing and / or a groove of the LED assembly in order to move away from the insertion direction from the groove in the lamp housing and / or oppose LED assembly. The lamellas not only improve the tightness, but also act like a barb. As a result, the seal can accommodate a higher load-bearing capacity for the LED assembly.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Abstützelement mittig über die LED-Baugruppe geführt und die Federelemente sind vorzugsweise an Positionen angeordnet, welche lichttechnisch ohne Bedeutung für die Abstrahlung der LED-Baugruppe ist. Die Anordnung des Abstützelements mittig über die LED-Baugruppe hat den Vorteil, dass die LED-Baugruppe gleichmäßig über die ganze Länge an dem Leuchtengehäuse gehalten werden kann. Der Steg des Abstützelements kann in dieser Ausführungsform jedoch schmal ausgebildet sein und die Federelemente nur an solchen Positionen angebracht sein, an denen die LED-Baugruppe kein Licht abstrahlt, z.B. zwischen Reflektoren oder Linsen, die den LEDs zugeordnet sind. Dadurch wirkt sich das Abstützelement nicht negativ auf die Lichtabstrahlung der Leuchte aus, obgleich das Abstützelement trotzdem über die LED-Baugruppe greift, um die LED-Baugruppe gleichmäßig gegen das Leuchtengehäuse zu drücken.According to a preferred embodiment, the support element is guided centrally over the LED assembly and the spring elements are preferably arranged at positions which, in terms of lighting technology, are of no significance for the emission of the LED assembly. The arrangement of the support element in the middle of the LED assembly has the advantage that the LED assembly can be held on the luminaire housing evenly over the entire length. In this embodiment, however, the web of the support element can be made narrow and the spring elements can only be attached at positions where the LED assembly does not emit light, e.g. between reflectors or lenses that are assigned to the LEDs. As a result, the support element does not have a negative effect on the light emission of the luminaire, although the support element nevertheless grips over the LED assembly in order to press the LED assembly evenly against the luminaire housing.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Abstützelement dafür eingerichtet, weitere Bauteile außer der LED-Baugruppe auf der der LED-Baugruppe abgewandten Seite aufzunehmen. Beispielsweise können die weiteren Bauteile eine Vorsatzoptik (Linsen oder Reflektoren) und/oder Lamellen und/oder ein Gitter zum Schutz vor mechanischen Einwirkungen umfassen. Die weiteren Bauteile können zum mechanischen Schutz der Leuchte dienen, beispielsweise gegen Vandalismus. Die zusätzlichen Bauelemente können auch lichttechnische Funktionen ausführen, um z.B. die Lichtverteilung für eine besondere Beleuchtungsaufgabe zu beeinflussen oder die Entblendung der Leuchte zu verbessern. Dabei ist es von Vorteil, dass die weiteren Bauteile direkt an dem Abstützelement, z.B. durch eine Steckverbindung, angebracht werden können. Dadurch sind die Bauteile direkt vor der LED-Baugruppe, d.h. im Bereich der Lichtaustrittsöffnung der Leuchte, angeordnet. Da sich die Federn über die LED-Baugruppe an dem stabilen Gehäuse abstützen können, können auch höhere von außen wirkende Kräfte über die Federn übertragen werden. Dadurch ist es ohne weiteres möglich, ein Gitter als Vandalenschutz auf diese Weise an der Leuchte zu montieren. Für die lichttechnische Elemente ist es von Vorteil, dass die Lage des Abstützelements gegenüber der LED-Baugruppe definiert ist, so dass die lichttechnischen Elemente auf die Positionen der LEDs bzw. der von der LED-Baugruppe abstrahlenden Flächen ausgerichtet werden können.According to a preferred embodiment, the support element is set up to accommodate further components apart from the LED assembly on the side facing away from the LED assembly. For example, the further components can comprise an optical attachment (lenses or reflectors) and / or lamellae and / or a grid for protection against mechanical effects. The other components can be used to mechanically protect the luminaire, for example against vandalism. The additional Components can also perform technical lighting functions, for example to influence the light distribution for a particular lighting task or to improve the glare control of the luminaire. It is advantageous here that the other components can be attached directly to the support element, for example by means of a plug connection. As a result, the components are arranged directly in front of the LED assembly, ie in the area of the light outlet opening of the lamp. Since the springs can be supported on the stable housing via the LED assembly, higher external forces can also be transmitted via the springs. As a result, it is easily possible to mount a grid on the luminaire as vandal protection in this way. For the lighting elements, it is advantageous that the position of the support element with respect to the LED assembly is defined so that the lighting elements can be aligned with the positions of the LEDs or the surfaces radiating from the LED assembly.
Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der vorliegenden Erfindung werden aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform deutlich, die in Verbindung mit den beigefügten Figuren gegeben wird. In den Figuren ist Folgendes dargestellt:
- Figur 1
- zeigt eine perspektivische Aufsicht auf eine Leuchte im Bereich der Lichtaustrittsfläche des Gehäuses.
Figur 2- zeigt eine Seitenansicht eines Abstützelements als einzelnes Bauteil für die Leuchte nach der
Figur 1 . - Figur 3
- zeigt einen Längsquerschnitt durch die Leuchte nach
Figur 1 . Figur 4- zeigt einen Querschnitt durch die Leuchte senkrecht zum Querschnitt nach
Figur 3 . Figur 5- zeigt einen Querschnitt durch die Leuchte entsprechend der
Figur 4 mit einem Zusatzanbauteil im Bereich der Lichtaustrittsöffnung.
- Figure 1
- shows a perspective top view of a lamp in the area of the light exit surface of the housing.
- Figure 2
- shows a side view of a support element as a single component for the lamp according to FIG
Figure 1 . - Figure 3
- shows a longitudinal cross-section through the lamp
Figure 1 . - Figure 4
- shows a cross section through the lamp perpendicular to the cross section
Figure 3 . - Figure 5
- shows a cross section through the lamp according to FIG
Figure 4 with an additional attachment in the area of the light exit opening.
Die Leuchte gemäß der dargestellten Ausführungsform kann insbesondere als Außenleuchte ausgebildet sein. Ein massives Gehäuse 2 bildet einen nach unten offenen Aufnahmeraum für eine LED-Baugruppe 4. Die LED-Baugruppe 4 umfasst eine Vielzahl von LEDs denen jeweils ein Reflektor in der Baugruppe zugeordnet ist.The lamp according to the embodiment shown can in particular be designed as an outdoor lamp. A
Nachfolgend wird die Befestigung der LED-Baugruppe 4 in dem Leuchtengehäuse 2 beschrieben.The fastening of the
Die LED-Baugruppe 4 wird in die Öffnung des Leuchtengehäuses 2 eingefügt. Ein Abstützelement 6, welches als einzelnes Bauteil in
Das Abstützelement 6 weist entlang des Steges 10 mehrere Federelemente 14 auf, die sich in Richtung zu der LED-Baugruppe 4 erstrecken. Jedes der Federelemente 14 greift, wie in
Die Länge des Steges 10 in Verbindung mit den Abstützpunkten, welche nur an den äußeren Enden durch den Haken 8 und das Rastelement 12 gegeben sind, kann dazu führen, dass sich der Steg 10 durchbiegt. Dies hätte bei jeweils identischen Federelementen 14 den Effekt, dass der Anpressdruck in der Mitte der LED-Baugruppe 4 geringer ist als an den äußeren Rändern. Dieser Effekt kann dadurch ausgeglichen werden, dass die Federelemente 14 zur Mitte des Steges mit höheren Federkonstanten ausgebildet sind, z.B. mit längeren Federschenkeln oder mit einer stärkeren Biegespannung ausgebildet sind. Dadurch würde durch die Federelemente 14 im mittleren Bereich des Steges bei gleichem Abstand zur LED-Baugruppe 4 einen höheren Anpressdruck erzielen. Da sich der Abstand jedoch durch das Durchbiegen des Steges 10 vergrößert, heben sich die Effekte gegeneinander auf, so dass eine gleichmäßige elastische Kraft von jedem Federelement entlang des Steges auf die LED-Baugruppe 4 ausgeübt wird.The length of the
In den
In den Querschnitten nach
Jedoch ist es bevorzugt, dass die Federelemente 14 an Stellen der LED-Baugruppe angreifen, an denen massive Abstützpunkte vorhanden sind. Dadurch werden die optisch empfindlichen Teile der LED-Baugruppe 4 vor Beschädigungen geschützt.However, it is preferred that the
Bezugnehmend auf die
Das Abstützelement 6 wie vorgehend beschrieben, kann gleichzeitig weitere Funktionen übernehmen. Da das Abstützelement 6 ohnehin vorzugsweise aus Metall gebildet ist, kann es die Aufgabe einer Antenne übernehmen. In dieser Ausführungsform ist das Abstützelement mit einem Steuerelement in dem Gehäuse 2 oder der LED-Baugruppe 4 verbunden. Die Antenne erlaubt es, Steuersignale zu empfangen und an die Steuereinrichtung in der Leuchte zu übertragen.The
Zahlreiche Modifikationen können an den vorhergehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen der Erfindung vorgenommen werden, ohne von der Erfindung, die durch die Ansprüche definiert ist, abzuweichen. Beispielsweise können auch mehr als nur ein Abstützelement für größere LED-Baugruppen vorgesehen sein. Beispielsweise können zwei oder drei Abstützelemente parallel angeordnet sein. Es können auch Abstützelemente überkreuz vorgesehen sein. Ferner ist es möglich, dass die Leuchte mehrere getrennte LED-Baugruppen aufweist, die jeweils durch ein Abstützelement oder durch mehrere Abstützelemente gehalten werden.Numerous modifications can be made to the embodiments of the invention described above without departing from the invention, which is defined by the claims. For example, more than just one support element can be provided for larger LED assemblies. For example two or three support elements can be arranged in parallel. Support elements can also be provided crosswise. It is also possible for the lamp to have several separate LED assemblies, each of which is held by a support element or by a plurality of support elements.
- 22
- Gehäusecasing
- 44th
- LED-BaugruppeLED assembly
- 55
- Abdeckungcover
- 66th
- AbstützelementSupport element
- 88th
- Hakenhook
- 1010
- Stegweb
- 1212
- RastelementLocking element
- 1414th
- FederelementSpring element
- 1616
- Öffnung in dem GehäuseOpening in the housing
- 1818th
- Dichtungpoetry
- 2020th
- GitterGrid
- 2222nd
- Befestigungselement des GittersFastening element of the grid
Claims (14)
- A luminaire with a luminaire housing (2), in which an LED assembly (4) is mounted wherein the LED assembly (4) is held in the luminaire housing (2) by means of a support element (6),
wherein the support element (6) spans the LED assembly (4) and is supported on the luminaire housing (2),
and the support element (6) has, on a side facing the LED assembly (4), a plurality of spring elements (14) which apply an elastic force which acts directly or indirectly on the LED assembly (4) in order to hold it in the luminaire housing (2), characterized in that in that the support element (6) spans the LED assembly (4) with a web (10) and is supported on the luminaire housing (2) with at least two support points, the plurality of spring elements (14) being provided on the web (10) of the support element (6) on the side facing the LED assembly (4). - The luminaire according to claim 1, wherein the LED assembly (4) lies flat against the luminaire housing (2) on the side opposite the support element (6).
- The luminaire according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the two support points are provided at opposite ends of the web (10).
- The luminaire according to one of the preceding claims, wherein one of the support points is formed by an elastic latching element (12) which has a run-up slope and an edge which is set back from the run-up slope, so that when the supporting element (6) is engaged in the luminaire housing (2), the latching element (12) is deflected resiliently by a force acting on the run-up slope until it springs back via a recess in the luminaire housing (2), so that the edge of the latching element (12) hooks into the recess of the luminaire housing.
- The luminaire according to claim 4, wherein the latching element (12) is accessible without tools in the mounted state, in particular can be manually operated through an opening (16) in the luminaire housing (2) in order to release the latching element (12) from the luminaire housing (2).
- The luminaire according to one of the preceding claims, whereby one of the support points is formed by a hook (8) which can be hooked into the luminaire housing, and the support element (6) with hooked-in hook (8) can be pivoted into the luminaire housing.
- The luminaire according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the plurality of spring elements (14) comprises at least three spring elements (14), which each act directly or indirectly on the LED assembly (4) with an elastic force.
- The luminaire according to claim 7, the plurality of spring elements (14) being designed with a higher spring constant towards the center of the web (10), in particular being provided with longer and/or more flexurally rigid spring legs than the spring elements (14) located at the ends of the web (10).
- The luminaire according to one of the preceding claims, the LED assembly (4) having a cover (5), and the LED assembly (4) being plugged into the luminaire housing with a self-retaining seal (18).
- The luminaire according to claim 9, wherein the seal (18) in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal extension have lateral lamellae which are arranged at an obtuse angle with respect to a direction of insertion of the seal (18) into a groove of the luminaire housing (2) and/or a groove of the LED assembly (4) in order to resist being pushed out of the groove in the luminaire housing (2) and/or the LED assembly (4) against the direction of insertion.
- The luminaire according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support element (6) is guided centrally over the LED assembly (4) and the spring elements (14) are preferably arranged in positions which are without significance for the radiation of the LED assembly (4) in terms of lighting technology.
- The luminaire according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support element (6) is adapted to receive further components apart from the LED assembly on the side facing away from the LED assembly.
- The luminaire according to claim 12, wherein the further components comprise an attachment optic and/or louvres and/or a grid (20) for protection against mechanical effects.
- The luminaire according to one of the preceding claims, wherein metal elements of the supporting element are arranged as an antenna and the antenna is connected to a control unit of the luminaire in the luminaire housing (2) or LED assembly (4).
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
DE102017102063.2A DE102017102063A1 (en) | 2017-02-02 | 2017-02-02 | Tool-less mounting system for an LED module in a luminaire with a higher degree of protection |
PCT/EP2018/052132 WO2018141688A1 (en) | 2017-02-02 | 2018-01-29 | Tool-less installation system for an led assembly in a lamp with a higher index of protection |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP3577391A1 EP3577391A1 (en) | 2019-12-11 |
EP3577391B1 true EP3577391B1 (en) | 2021-02-24 |
Family
ID=61226537
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP18705325.1A Active EP3577391B1 (en) | 2017-02-02 | 2018-01-29 | Tool-less installation system for an led assembly in a lamp with a higher index of protection |
Country Status (3)
Country | Link |
---|---|
EP (1) | EP3577391B1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE102017102063A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2018141688A1 (en) |
Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
DE202011051094U1 (en) * | 2011-08-25 | 2012-11-28 | Zumtobel Lighting Gmbh | Luminaire unit for a luminaire and luminaire |
DE202015100151U1 (en) * | 2015-01-14 | 2016-04-15 | Turck Holding Gmbh | Linear lamps |
Family Cites Families (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
DE102010023497B4 (en) | 2010-03-11 | 2018-08-16 | Liebherr-Hausgeräte Lienz Gmbh | lighting unit |
DE102010031190A1 (en) | 2010-07-09 | 2012-02-09 | Trilux Gmbh & Co. Kg | Lamp, has multiple LEDs placed on top face of carrier, circuit board resting under against contact surface of cooling body, and spring device pushed by circuit board in installation position against contact surface |
CN103807817A (en) | 2012-11-09 | 2014-05-21 | 欧司朗有限公司 | Holding structure and illuminating device with holding structure |
DE102014112657B4 (en) | 2014-09-03 | 2017-08-03 | Siteco Beleuchtungstechnik Gmbh | Luminaire for a trunking system |
DE202015104043U1 (en) | 2014-12-08 | 2016-03-09 | Tridonic Gmbh & Co Kg | Mounting bridge for fixing LED modules to mounting rails |
DE102015105506A1 (en) | 2015-04-10 | 2016-10-13 | Trilux Gmbh & Co. Kg | Damp room light and sealing element for such a lamp |
-
2017
- 2017-02-02 DE DE102017102063.2A patent/DE102017102063A1/en not_active Withdrawn
-
2018
- 2018-01-29 EP EP18705325.1A patent/EP3577391B1/en active Active
- 2018-01-29 WO PCT/EP2018/052132 patent/WO2018141688A1/en unknown
Patent Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
DE202011051094U1 (en) * | 2011-08-25 | 2012-11-28 | Zumtobel Lighting Gmbh | Luminaire unit for a luminaire and luminaire |
DE202015100151U1 (en) * | 2015-01-14 | 2016-04-15 | Turck Holding Gmbh | Linear lamps |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
DE102017102063A1 (en) | 2018-08-02 |
WO2018141688A1 (en) | 2018-08-09 |
EP3577391A1 (en) | 2019-12-11 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
DE102008052869B4 (en) | Luminaire with LED mounting rail | |
EP2375128B1 (en) | Light fixture with LEDs and lenses assigned to the LEDs | |
DE202011051974U1 (en) | LEDs tube | |
DE102014112657B4 (en) | Luminaire for a trunking system | |
DE202005018884U1 (en) | Connector box for photovoltaic solar panels comprises a housing with connector elements in the form of elongate metal strips which clamp bypass diodes and their connector wires | |
AT16083U1 (en) | Damp-proof luminaire in tub design | |
EP1670107A1 (en) | Switch cabinet, equipment cabinet with electrical light | |
WO2012032191A1 (en) | Led illumination device | |
EP2647907B1 (en) | Light insert with reflector | |
EP2183826B1 (en) | Electrical connection apparatus for conductive contacts, in particular blade contacts | |
DE102014116143A1 (en) | Carrier for low intensity electrical equipment | |
DE202011107787U1 (en) | Light emitting device | |
EP3577391B1 (en) | Tool-less installation system for an led assembly in a lamp with a higher index of protection | |
DE202012005765U1 (en) | LED downlight | |
DE202017104767U1 (en) | LED ceiling light | |
DE202015102516U1 (en) | Clamping element for mounting a circuit board with LEDs in a luminaire | |
EP3336419B1 (en) | Lamp with positioning element for holding the board and the optical components | |
DE1489390A1 (en) | Waterproof fluorescent lamp light | |
EP1988615B1 (en) | Built-in plug socket with lighting module | |
DE202016103954U1 (en) | Luminaire with two housing parts | |
DE202016103838U1 (en) | lamp | |
DE202012009365U1 (en) | LED light | |
WO2017129621A1 (en) | Led luminaire with light guiding element | |
AT16025U1 (en) | Optical element for influencing the light emission of LEDs | |
AT12306U1 (en) | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING AND CONTACTING A LIGHTING MEANS AND / OR A LIGHTING MODULE, AND LIGHT |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: UNKNOWN |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION HAS BEEN MADE |
|
PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION WAS MADE |
|
17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 20190823 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR |
|
AX | Request for extension of the european patent |
Extension state: BA ME |
|
RAP1 | Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred) |
Owner name: SITECO GMBH |
|
DAV | Request for validation of the european patent (deleted) | ||
DAX | Request for extension of the european patent (deleted) | ||
GRAP | Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED |
|
INTG | Intention to grant announced |
Effective date: 20200908 |
|
GRAS | Grant fee paid |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3 |
|
GRAA | (expected) grant |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: B1 Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: EP |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: AT Ref legal event code: REF Ref document number: 1364912 Country of ref document: AT Kind code of ref document: T Effective date: 20210315 Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: NV Representative=s name: ISLER AND PEDRAZZINI AG, CH |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: IE Ref legal event code: FG4D Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: GERMAN |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R096 Ref document number: 502018004025 Country of ref document: DE |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: NO Ref legal event code: T2 Effective date: 20210224 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: LT Ref legal event code: MG9D |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: NL Ref legal event code: MP Effective date: 20210224 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: BG Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210524 Ref country code: GR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210525 Ref country code: FI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 Ref country code: HR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 Ref country code: LT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 Ref country code: PT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210624 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: NL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 Ref country code: LV Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 Ref country code: PL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 Ref country code: RS Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 Ref country code: SE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: IS Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210624 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: EE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 Ref country code: CZ Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 Ref country code: SM Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R097 Ref document number: 502018004025 Country of ref document: DE |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: DK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 Ref country code: SK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 Ref country code: RO Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 |
|
PLBE | No opposition filed within time limit |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: ES Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 Ref country code: AL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 |
|
26N | No opposition filed |
Effective date: 20211125 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: SI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: IT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: IS Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210624 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: MC Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 |
|
GBPC | Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20220129 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: BE Ref legal event code: MM Effective date: 20220131 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: LU Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20220129 Ref country code: GB Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20220129 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: FR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20220131 Ref country code: BE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20220131 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: IE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20220129 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: AT Payment date: 20240118 Year of fee payment: 7 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: MK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 Ref country code: CY Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210224 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: DE Payment date: 20240119 Year of fee payment: 7 Ref country code: CH Payment date: 20240201 Year of fee payment: 7 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: HU Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT; INVALID AB INITIO Effective date: 20180129 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: NO Payment date: 20240122 Year of fee payment: 7 |