EP2886946A1 - Holder for an operating component of a luminaire - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a one-piece holder (1) for mounting an operating component (2) on a mounted base profile (3), wherein the base profile (3) has a latching portion (32). The holder (1) comprises a support section (11) with a bearing surface (111) on which the operating component (2) can be arranged; at least one pair of retaining walls (12) formed at an angle on two opposite sides (114) of the support portion (11), the retaining walls (12) bounding the support surface (111) towards the two opposite sides (114), so that the operating component (2) by the at least one pair of retaining walls (12) is durable; and a pair of latching vanes (13) corresponding to the latching section (32), each having a base wall (131) and a latching lug (132), the base walls (131) being angled towards the two opposite sides (114) and forming the support surface (13). 111) to the two opposite sides (114) and limit and wherein the latching noses (132) each at a the support portion (11) facing away from the end of the associated base wall (131) connect and turn away from each other in the opposite direction. A first distance (61) between the retaining walls (12) is less than a second distance (62) between the base walls (131). The holder (1), as a multi-function holder, makes it possible to assemble a relatively simple and secure assembly and, if necessary, a corresponding dismantling of the operating component (2) on the base profile (3). As a result, the assembly and disassembly of the lamp is simplified and improved.

Description

Technical area

The invention relates to a holder for an operating component of a lamp and in particular a linear lamp having a base profile which is secured to an object and preferably to a ceiling. Such holders can be used for mounting the operating component on or in the luminaire, with the base profile having a latching section for this purpose.

State of the art

For illumination of indoor and outdoor spaces lights are nowadays often used, in particular longitudinal lights, which extend along a space or an object on which they are arranged, are common. Such lights are commonly referred to as linear lights and can for example be mounted directly on walls, suspended or mounted on ceilings or attached to it.

Typically, linear lights include a straight or curved generally elongated or longitudinal base profile which is attached directly or indirectly to the object or wall or ceiling. In addition, linear lights usually have a light bar along which a series of light sources such as LED bulbs (Light Emitting Diode - bulbs) and associated operating components are attached. The light bar is usually attached to the base profile or fastened.

In addition, especially when using LED bulbs often a primary optics is used, which covers the bulbs so that the light emitted by the luminous means has preferred emission characteristics. For example, primary optics determine the hue, scatter and / or direction of the emitted light. Linear lights are partially completed by an at least partially transparent cover or an outer diffuser as secondary optics, which surrounds at least the areas of the lamp that are not facing the wall or the ceiling.

When mounting a luminaire or a linear light, the base profile is usually attached to a target position on the wall or the ceiling or the object, for example, screwed or suspended. The operating components are then usually mounted detachably on the base profile attached to the object or on the wall or the ceiling. After that, or together with it, the light bar and the primary optics are mounted on the base profile. The operating components, the light bar and possibly other components must be electrically connected and earthed. Finally, if appropriate, the cover or the outer diffuser is also mounted on the base profile.

The simultaneous installation and the connection in particular of the operating components often cause considerable difficulties. For example, the operating components must be connected more or less simultaneously to a power grid, mounted on the base profile and grounded. In addition, linear luminaires are typically positioned in indoor or outdoor spaces, on the one hand well illuminate the associated room and on the other hand as little as possible affect the use of space, so they usually in relatively poorly accessible places such as in the middle of the ceiling in one Space are positioned. Accordingly, the assembly is even further and additionally difficult, which can be troublesome in terms of labor and operational safety, especially in the equipment large rooms with relatively many such linear lights. In addition, the maintenance, such as the replacement of defective bulbs, in a similar manner is relatively expensive.

The present invention is therefore based on the object to propose a device that allows a relatively simple and safe installation and a relatively simple and secure maintenance of a lamp and in particular a linear lamp.

Presentation of the invention

The object is achieved according to the invention by a holder, as defined in independent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the inventive holder will be apparent from the dependent claims.

The essence of the invention consists in the following: A holder is designed for mounting an operating component of a luminaire on a base profile of the luminaire, which has a latching section. The base profile is attached to an object. The holder comprises a support section with a support surface on which the operating component of the luminaire can be arranged. Further, the holder comprises at least one pair of retaining walls, which are angled at two opposite sides of the support portion then formed. The at least one pair of retaining walls define the bearing surface of the bearing portion toward the two opposite sides, so that the operating component of the lamp is durable by the at least one pair of retaining walls when it is arranged on the support surface. The retaining walls can in particular be substantially perpendicular to the support surface when no forces act on them. In addition, the holder comprises a pair corresponding to Einrastabschnitt the base profile Einrastflügel each having a base wall and a latching nose. The base walls of the Einrastflügel are angled to the two opposite sides of the support portion then formed. They limit the support surface of the support section to the two opposite sides. The latching noses of the Einrastflügel connect each at an end remote from the support portion of the associated base wall and turn in the opposite direction from each other. A first distance between the retaining walls of the at least one pair of retaining walls is smaller than a second distance between the base walls of the pair of snap-in wings. The holder is integrally formed.

The luminaire for which the holder is provided may be a linear luminaire or an LED luminaire and in particular an LED linear luminaire. The operating component may be, for example, a ballast or a converter. Preferably, the holder has more than one pair of retaining walls, in particular two pairs of retaining walls. The retaining walls can each be configured essentially at right angles to the support section. By the at least one pair of retaining walls bounding the support surface of the support portion to the two opposite sides, the support surface can be enclosed laterally. As a result, the operating component arranged on the support surface can be held laterally, wherein it is clamped, for example, between the retaining walls and is thus held in place by frictional forces. The holder may in particular be designed longitudinally, wherein the support portion may also be longitudinal. The two opposite sides of the support section are preferably the longitudinal sides of the support section.

As a one-piece construction, the holder can take on several functions in the assembly of the operating device and also in the assembly of the lamp. In particular, it can simultaneously ensure the exact positioning and support of the operating component and the simple attachment to the base profile. The holder can thus also be referred to as a multifunction holder. For example, during assembly of the luminaire at any desired location, the operating component can be arranged in the holder so that the holder and the operating component form an assembly unit. This mounting unit is connected to the base profile and can then be easily and efficiently snapped into the base profile. By having the first distance between the retaining walls of the at least one pair of retaining walls smaller than the second distance between the base walls of the pair of locking wings, the locking wings are located farther outwardly than the retaining walls, thus allowing engagement of the retaining component with the base profile independent of holding the operating component can be.

The holder allows as a multi-functional holder so that a relatively simple and safe installation and, if necessary, a corresponding disassembly of the operating component on the base profile is possible. As a result, the assembly or disassembly of the lamp can be simplified and improved.

Preferably, the two retaining walls of the at least one pair of retaining walls each have a fastening element, wherein the operating component can be fastened to the holder by means of the fastening elements of the retaining walls of the at least one pair of retaining walls, if it is arranged on the bearing surface. Such fasteners allow a particularly secure holding the operating component in or on the holder. In particular, they can ensure that the operating component can be held on the support surface in addition to clamping by the retaining walls by further measures. In this case, the fastening elements of the retaining walls of the at least one pair of retaining walls are preferably designed as bevelled mounting teeth projecting from the retaining walls in the direction of the bearing surface. The attachment teeth can be designed beveled so that they extend substantially diagonally to the associated retaining wall and the support surface. Such mounting teeth allow the operating component to be relatively easily placed on the support surface by being pressed against the support surface from opposite to the orientation of the mounting teeth. The fixing teeth fix by their orientation then arranged on the holding surface operating component, so that it is attached to the holder and secured.

Preferably, at least one of the two retaining walls of the at least one pair of retaining walls has a ground connection. Preferably, both retaining walls each have a ground connection, so that a grounding can be flexibly connected to the circumstances of the installation of the lamp adapted. The ground connection can be designed as a tongue on which a plug of a grounding cable can be plugged. It may additionally or alternatively have a hole. There Operating components often have an electrically conductive housing, for example made of metal, the operating component arranged on the support surface can be grounded via the retaining walls and a grounding cable attached to the grounding terminal. If the retaining walls also have fastening members as described above, the grounding of the operating component can take place via the fastening members. In particular, if the fastening members are configured as fastening teeth as described above, the fastening elements can, for example, scratch through a poorly conductive lacquer mounted on the housing of the operating component and thus produce grounding with the housing under the lacquer. In addition, other components of the lamp itself can be grounded via the holder and its ground connection. With such a ground connection, the holder can efficiently take on another function and further simplify the installation of the lamp.

Preferably, at least one of the two retaining walls of the at least one pair of retaining walls has a connection for additional components. Such a connection can be provided as a rectangular opening in the retaining wall, for example. The term "additional component" in this context includes both other operating components or other components of the lamp as well as cables and the like. About such connections, the holder can take on a further function and the additional components can be efficiently connected to the holder, for example, for grounding, allowing a simplified installation of the lamp.

Preferably, the Einrastflügel the pair Einrastflügel each have a subsequent to the latch nose insertion with a flat surface, wherein the flat surfaces of the insertion bevels of the pair Einrastflügel of the latching noses converge towards each other. Since the insertion bevels converge towards one another from the latching noses, planes in which the surfaces of the insertion bevels are each at an acute angle with the plane in which the support surface of the support section lies. Such chamfers allow the holder to be efficiently and conveniently inserted into the base profile of the luminaire. Especially they can be pressed with their flat surfaces against the outside of the corresponding to the latching noses of the Einrastwände engaging portions of the base profile. As a result of the bevelled configuration of the flat surfaces of the insertion bevels, it is thus possible for forces to act on the latching walls, which move the latching walls toward one another. The latching walls can be moved toward each other until the latching noses pass by snap-in sections and snap behind them. In this state, the latching lugs of the Einrastwände the holder engage behind the latching portions of the base profile so that the holder is securely mounted to the base profile.

Preferably, the holder comprises at least one pair of fastening arms for fastening a light strip carrying a light source. The light-emitting means may in particular be a series of LEDs (Light Emitting Doides). Such light strips can have a longitudinal, typically substantially rectangular, mounting surface on which the illuminant or in particular a plurality of luminous means is mounted. In addition, they may have angled side walls projecting from the mounting surface, which are bent towards one another in their end region. By means of the fastening arms, the holder can fulfill a further assembly function. In particular, they allow the light bar is conveniently attached to any location on the holder. About the holder thus form the light bar with the bulbs, the operating device and possibly other elements such as an optical assembly unit, which can be connected and mounted together on the lamp. In addition, an electrically conductive connection of light bar and holder can be achieved via the attachment arms, which can allow a relatively simple grounding of the operating component on the light bar and the holder.

In this case, the attachment arms of the at least one pair of attachment arms preferably each have an upper arm and a lower arm, wherein the upper arms adjoin the two opposite sides of the support section and away from the support section are formed extending and wherein the lower arms are each designed angled to the associated upper arm. Such mounting arms allow a secure and efficient attachment of the light bar to the holder. In particular, they can intervene in the light bar and press the holder to the light bar. If the light strip has a mounting surface and angled therefrom projecting side walls, which are bent towards each other in their end, the lower arms of the mounting arms can reach behind the end and hold the light bar so.

In this case, the second distance between the base walls of the pair Einrastflügel is preferably smaller than a third distance between the lower arms of the attachment arms of the at least one pair of attachment arms. In this way, the attachment of the light bar can be separate from the mounting of the holder on the base profile. In this case, the lower arms of the fastening arms of the at least one pair of fastening arms preferably each have a cutting edge on their ends facing away from the associated upper arms. Such a cutting edge allows lacquered strips of lacquer to be cut through, and thus an electrically conductive connection between the light strip and the holder can be produced.

Preferably, the holder comprises an auxiliary hanger bracket for temporarily hanging the holder on the base profile, for example during assembly. Such an auxiliary hanger allows the holder to take on another function. In particular, the holder can be temporarily and loosely attached to the base profile together with the operating component and possibly other elements such as the light bar. In this attached state, the operating component and possibly other elements of the luminaire can be conveniently connected and grounded. In particular, it can be achieved that a fitter has both hands free to connect, since he does not have to hold the holder or the assembly unit itself.

In this case, the auxiliary suspension bracket preferably has a first portion, which on one of the two opposite sides of A second section, which adjoins the first section at an end remote from the support section and extends away from the support section, and a third section, which adjoins the second section at an end remote from the first section, adjoins the support section at an angle. The angles between the support portion and the first portion, between the first portion and the second portion, and between the second and third portions may each be substantially right angles. Such an embodiment of the auxiliary holding bracket allows a simple construction of the holding bracket with a secure auxiliary holding function.

Preferably, the holder comprises a cable holder. With such a cable holder, the holder can take on another function. For example, connection and grounding cables and in particular wires of the light strip such as the operating device to the sockets or to the LED modules can be arranged in an orderly manner on the holder and in the light strip, which may allow a simplified installation of the luminaire. In this case, the cable holder preferably has a first section, which adjoins an angle to one of the two opposite sides of the support section, a second section, which adjoins the first section at an end remote from the support section and extends to the support section, and a third section, which at an end facing away from the first section angled adjoins the second section, on.

Preferably, the holder is made of an elastic and electrically conductive material, in particular of spring steel. Such a material allows efficient production of the holder as a multifunction retaining spring.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Multifunktionshaltefeder als Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemässen Halters;

Fig. 2

eine Frontansicht der Multifunktionshaltefeder von Fig. 1;

Fig. 3

eine Frontansicht der Multifunktionshaltefeder von Fig. 1 mit einer eingesetzten Betriebskomponente und einer befestigten Lichtleiste; und

Fig. 4

eine Frontansicht der Multifunktionshaltefeder mit dem Betriebsgerät und der Lichtleiste von Fig. 3 währen der Montage an einem Basisprofil.

Further advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments of the invention with the aid of the schematic drawing. In particular, in the following the inventive holder with reference to the accompanying drawings with reference to embodiments described in more detail. Show it:

Fig. 1

a perspective view of a multi-function holding spring as an embodiment of a holder according to the invention;

Fig. 2

a front view of the multifunction retaining spring of Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 3

a front view of the multifunction retaining spring of Fig. 1 with an inserted operating component and a fixed light strip; and

Fig. 4

a front view of the multifunction retaining spring with the operating device and the light bar of Fig. 3 during assembly to a base profile.

Way (s) for carrying out the invention

Certain terms are used in the following description for convenience and are not meant to be limiting. The words "right," "left," "bottom," and "top" refer to directions in the drawing to which reference is made. The terms "inward" and "outward" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of the multi-function retainer spring and designated parts thereof. The terminology includes the words expressly mentioned above, derivatives thereof and words of similar meaning.

In Fig. 1 is a one-piece produced from a spring plate multifunctional retaining spring 1 shown as an embodiment of a holder according to the invention. The multi-functional retaining spring 1 comprises a longitudinal support portion 11 with an upper support surface 111, two opposite longitudinal sides 114 and two opposite transverse sides 113. To increase the stability or stiffness of the support portion 11, it is provided with three embossments 112, which are configured as dents or elevations are.

Subsequent to the two longitudinal sides 114 of the support section 11, two pairs of retaining walls 12 are formed, wherein a respective pair of retaining walls 12 is positioned in the region of one of the two outer of the three embossments 112. The retaining walls 12 each have a beveled attachment tooth 121, which protrudes in the direction of the support surface 111 of the support portion 11 downwards. The fastening teeth 121 of each pair of the two pairs of retaining walls 12 are formed facing each other and facing each other.

Above the attachment tooth 121, each of the retaining walls 12 has a tongue 122 as a grounding connection 122. The tabs 122 of two positioned on the same longitudinal side retaining walls 12 are facing away from each other, so that the tabs 122 extend outward and can be easily reached. In addition to and at the same height as the tongue 122, a rectangular opening 123 is in each case formed as a connection for additional components in the retaining wall 12.

The retaining walls 12 each extend approximately at right angles from the support portion 11 upwards, so that in each case a pair of retaining walls 12, the support surface 11 is limited to the two longitudinal sides 114 out. The two retaining walls 12 of one of the two pairs of retaining walls 12 are mirror-symmetrical with respect to a longitudinal central axis 5 of the multifunction retaining spring 1. The two retaining walls 12, each arranged on one of the two longitudinal sides, are mirror-symmetrical with respect to a transverse axis of the multifunctional retaining spring 1.

In a longitudinal direction of the multi-function holding spring between the two pairs of retaining walls 12, a pair of Einrastflügel 13 is arranged. The Einrastflügel 13 have a base wall 131 with a central opening, wherein the base walls 131 of the two Einrastflügel 13 quasi right angles to the two longitudinal sides 114 of the support portion 11 connect. The two base walls 131 of the pair Einrastflügel 13 thus limit the support surface 111 in the region of the middle of the three embossments 112 upwards. The connection between the base walls 131 and the support section 11 is stabilized with two reinforcements 134 each. The reinforcements 134 are configured as diagonal angles between the base walls 131 and the support surface 11. They stabilize the Einrastflügel 13 against bending towards the support section out.

Contrary to the support surface 111 to the base walls 131 then the Einrastflügel 13 only opposite to each other thus angle to the outside towards and extend to another angle towards each other. As a result, a latching lug 132 and, subsequently, an insertion bevel 133 having a flat surface are formed on each of the base walls 131 of the latching wings 13. The latching noses 132 of the pair Einrastflügel 13 are facing away from each other and directed outwards. The insertion bevels 131 extend toward one another in the direction of the longitudinal central axis 5 and form an acute angle with their extension with an extension of the support surface 111 inward.

The multifunction retaining spring 1 further comprises three pairs of fastening arms 14 each having an upper arm 141, a lower arm 142 and a cutting edge 143. The upper arms 141 are each arranged with a longitudinal end on one of the two longitudinal sides 114 of the support portion 11. At the other longitudinal end, the upper arms 141 go angled into the upwardly extending forearms 142, the cutting edges 143 have at their free the upper arms 141 facing away from the longitudinal edges. The fastening arms 14 of the three pairs of fastening arms 14 are each arranged opposite one another and mirror-symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal central axis 5. In this case, a pair of attachment arms 14 is disposed outwardly adjacent to one of the pairs of retaining walls 12 and a pair of attachment arms 14 extends centrally through the openings of the base walls 131 of the Einrastflügel 13th

In the region of one of the longitudinal ends 114 of the support section 11 - in Fig. 1 it is the left longitudinal end of the support portion 11 - on one of the longitudinal sides 114 of the support portion 11, an auxiliary suspension bracket 15 and on the other of the longitudinal sides 114 of the support portion 11, a cable holder 16 to the outermost pair of attachment arms 14 adjacent. The auxiliary suspension bracket 15 has a first portion 151, which connects with its one longitudinal end at a right angle to the support surface 111 and extends vertically upwards. Perpendicular to the other longitudinal end of the first portion 151 of the auxiliary suspension bracket 15 includes a first longitudinal end of a second portion 152 of the auxiliary suspension bracket 15, which extends horizontally outwards. Again at right angles to the other longitudinal end of the second portion 152 of the auxiliary suspension bracket 15 includes a first longitudinal end of a third portion 153 of the auxiliary suspension bracket 15, which extends vertically downwards and thus parallel to the first portion 151 of the auxiliary suspension bracket 15. The first portion 151 of the auxiliary hanger bracket 15 is longer than the second portion 152 of the auxiliary hanger bracket 15, which in turn is longer than the third portion 153 of the auxiliary hanger bracket 15th

The cable holder 16 has a first portion 161, which adjoins with its one longitudinal end at an obtuse angle to the support surface 111 and extends upward. At approximately perpendicular to the other longitudinal end of the first portion 161 of the cable holder 16, a first longitudinal end of a second portion 162 of the cable holder 16, which extends inwardly. At an obtuse angle to the other longitudinal end of the second portion 162 of the cable holder 16, a first longitudinal end of a third portion 163 of the cable holder 16 adjoins upwardly. The first portion 161 of the cable holder 16 is longer than the second portion 162 of the cable holder 16, which in turn is longer than the third portion 163 of the cable holder 16.

The following definition applies to the entire further description: If reference signs are included in a figure for the sake of clarity of drawing, but are not mentioned in the directly related descriptive text, reference is made to their explanation in the preceding description of the figures. If reference signs are also mentioned in the description text which belongs directly to a figure and are not contained in the associated figure, reference is made to the preceding or following figures.

Fig. 2 shows the multi-function retaining spring 1 from the front, that is, from the adjacent to the auxiliary suspension bracket 15 and the cable holder 16 transverse side 113 of the support portion 11 ago. It can be seen that a first distance 61 between the retaining walls 12 of each of the two pairs of retaining walls 13 is smaller than a second distance 62 between the base walls 131 of the pair Einrastflügel 13. The second distance 62 between the base walls 131 of the pair Einrastflügel 13th in turn is smaller than a third distance From the longitudinal center axis 5 of the multi-function holding spring 1, forearms 142 of the attachment arms 14 are further away and thus further outwardly disposed than the base walls 131 of the engagement wings 13, which in turn depend on the longitudinal center axis 5 of the multifunctional retaining spring 1 from further away and thus further out are arranged. As described in more detail below, in this way, the retaining walls 12, the Einrastflügel 13 and the mounting arms 14 can be conveniently and separately operated or applied.

As in Fig. 2 As can be seen, the upper arms 141 of the attachment arms 14 define an obtuse angle with the support surface 111 of the support section 11, so that they are slightly offset outwardly from the horizontal. The first portion 151 of the auxiliary holding bracket 15 is equally spaced from the longitudinal center axis 5 of the multi-functional holding spring 1 as the retaining walls 12. It is thus viewed from the front with the retaining walls 12 one of the two longitudinal sides 114 of the support portion 11 - Fig. 2 this is the left longitudinal side 114 of the support portion 11 - in a line. The fastening teeth 121 of the retaining walls 12 extend approximately diagonally downwards in the direction of the bearing surface 111 of the bearing section 11.

In Fig. 3 the multifunction retaining spring 1 is again shown from the front, wherein an operating component 2 such as a ballast or a converter is arranged in the multi-function holding spring 1 and wherein the multi-function holding spring 1 is attached to a light bar 4. The operating component 2 is pressed between the retaining walls 12, so that these and their attachment teeth 121 are bent outwards from the longitudinal central axis 5. In this state, the retaining walls 12 are no longer as originally arranged at right angles to the support surface 111 but slightly obtuse to it. Similarly, the mounting teeth 121 are no longer substantially diagonal but steeper downward. In this case, the retaining walls 12 are biased and exert pressure on the operating component 2, whereby it is held on the support surface 111. In addition, the attachment teeth 121 are biased and act to move the Operating component 2 of the support surface 111 away against. The operating component 2 is thus fixed by friction on the support surface 111 of the support portion 11 and thus mounted on the multi-function holding spring 1. If the operating component 2 is painted or coated, the fastening teeth 121 can puncture the paint and thus produce an electrically conductive connection between the operating component 2 and the multifunction retaining spring 1. The attachment of the operating component 2 via an electrically conductive connection is one of the plurality of functions of the multifunction retaining spring. 1

The light bar 4 has in the front view of Fig. 3 and in cross section, in principle, the shape of an isosceles trapezium, wherein the longer or upper base side is formed only in an edge region. It comprises a mounting portion 41 which corresponds in cross section to the shorter of the base sides of the trapezoid or its lower horizontal base side, two laterally adjacent to the mounting portion 41 side walls 42 which correspond in cross section to the two legs of the trapezoid, and in each case to the side walls 42 subsequent extensions 43, which corresponds in cross section to the left-over edge portions of the longer of the base sides of the trapezium or its upper horizontal base side.

The multifunction retaining spring 1 is mounted on the light bar by the mounting arms 14 engage behind the projections 43 of the light bar 4 laterally. The cutting edges 143 of the mounting arms 14 press against the inside of the extensions 43 of the light bar 4, whereby the mounting arms 14 are bent slightly downwards. In this way, the mounting arms 14 are biased and the support portion 11 of the multi-function holding spring 1 is pressed against the inside of the mounting portion 41 of the light bar 4. If the light bar 4 is painted or coated, the cutting edges 143 of the attachment arms 14 cut through the paint or the coating and thus produce an electrically conductive connection between the light bar 4 and the multi-function holding spring 1. The multifunction retaining spring 1 is fixed so firmly on the light bar 4 and with him electrically connected. The attachment of the light bar 4 via an electrically conductive connection is another of the plurality of functions of the multifunction retaining spring. 1

On the side facing away from the multi-function holding spring 1 side of the mounting portion of the light bar 4 or on the outside or bottom side bulbs such as LED bulbs and optionally other components such as a primary optics attached to the light bar 4 (in Fig. 3 Not shown). The lighting means and further components can in particular already be electrically conductively mounted on the light strip 4 before it is fastened to the multifunction retaining spring 1. The multifunction retaining spring 1 forms together with the light bar 4 and the light sources or the other components an assembly unit.

Fig. 4 shows a longitudinal base profile 3, which includes a ceiling portion 33 which is attached to a ceiling, for example, is screwed. Laterally downwardly extending profile side walls 31 connect at right angles to the ceiling portion 33, each having an inwardly directed bend or a latching portion 32 below. Between the profile side walls 31 and the Einrastabschnitten 32 a slightly acute angle is formed in each case.

During assembly, the assembly unit of multifunction retaining spring 1, light bar 4 and the lamps or the other components as in Fig. 4 shown suspended on the auxiliary suspension bracket 15 of the multi-function holding spring 1 on the base profile 3 temporarily. For this purpose, the third section 153 of the auxiliary suspension bracket 15 is arranged behind one of the latching sections 32 of the base profile 3 or on the inside thereof, so that the mounting unit is suspended on the auxiliary latching bracket 15 on the latching section 32. In this case, the insertion bevel 133 arranged on the same longitudinal side 114 as the auxiliary suspension bracket 15 bears against the outside of the engagement portion 32, whereby the assembly unit is stabilized in the suspended state. Hanging the mounting unit on Base profile 3 via the auxiliary hanger bracket 15 of the multi-function holding spring 1 is another of the plurality of functions of the multi-function holding spring. 1

I'm in the Fig. 4 shown suspended state of the mounting unit, the electrical components of the lamp and in particular the operating component 2 and the lighting means can be connected and grounded. The grounding of the operating component 2 can be done in a simple manner via the multi-function holding spring 1, wherein in particular a grounding cable is connected to at least one of the tabs 122. This grounding of the operation component 2 is another of the plurality of functions of the multi-function holding spring 1.

By hanging the mounting unit securely over the auxiliary hanger during the whole connection and grounding process, a fitter can comfortably work with both hands on the luminaire. After the connection wires of the light bar are arranged by means of the cable holder 16 of the multi-function holding spring 1 and held laterally. This arrangement of the wires or cables is another of the plurality of functions of the multifunction retaining spring. 1

After the electrical wiring of the lamp, the mounting unit is mounted on the base profile 3. For this purpose, the multifunction retaining spring 1 is pushed upwards into the base profile 3. The insertion bevels 133 of the Einrastflügel 13 come in each case with the outside of one of the latching portions 32 of the base profile 3 in contact. As a result, the latching wings 13 are increasingly elastically bent inwards with increasing height until the latching noses 132 fit between the latching sections 32. Thereafter, the Einrastflügel 13 move back to its original position and the latching noses 132 engage behind the Einrastabschnitte 32. The Einrastflügel 13 correspond in their configuration to the Einschnappabschnitten 32 of the base profile 3. The multi-function holding spring 1 and the entire assembly unit are sufficiently strong in this state in the Base profile 3 snapped in and attached. This releasable snap-connecting the multifunction retaining spring 1 together with the light bar 4 on the base profile 3 is another of the plurality of functions of the multifunction retaining spring. 1

While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail by the figures and the accompanying description, this description and detailed description are to be considered illustrative and exemplary and not limiting as to the invention. It is understood that those skilled in the art can make changes and modifications without departing from the scope of the following claims.

The present disclosure also includes embodiments having any combination of features that are mentioned or shown above or below various embodiments. It also comprises individual features in the figures, even if they are shown there in connection with other features and / or are not mentioned above or below. Also, the alternatives of embodiments described in the figures and the description and individual alternatives of their features may be excluded from the subject matter of the invention or from the disclosed subject matter. The disclosure includes embodiments that include only the features described in the claims and in the embodiments, as well as those that include additional other features.

Furthermore, the term "comprising" and derivatives thereof do not exclude other elements or steps. Likewise, the indefinite article "a" or "a" and derivatives thereof does not exclude a variety. The functions of several features listed in the claims may be fulfilled by a unit or a step. The terms "substantially", "approximately", "approximately" and the like in connection with a property or a value in particular also define precisely the property or exactly the value. The terms "about" and "approximately" in the context of a given numerical value or range may refer to a value or range within 20%, within 10%, within 5%, or within 2% of the given value or area lies. All reference signs in the claims are not to be understood as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims (15)

A holder (1) for mounting an operating component (2) of a luminaire to a base profile (3) of the luminaire, which has a latching portion (32), the base profile (3) being attached to an object
a support portion (11) having a support surface (111) on which the operating component (2) of the luminaire can be arranged;
at least one pair of retaining walls (12) angled on two opposite sides (114) of the support portion (11) are subsequently formed, wherein the at least one pair of retaining walls (12) the bearing surface (111) of the support portion (11) to the two each other opposite sides (114) so that the operating component (2) of the luminaire is stable by the at least one pair of retaining walls (12) when placed on the support surface (111); and
a pair of latching wings (13) corresponding to the latching section (32) of the base profile, each having a base wall (131) and a latching nose (132), the base walls (131) of the latching wings (13) being angled towards the two opposite sides (114) of the latching wing (13) Pad portion (11) are then formed and the bearing surface (111) of the support portion (11) to the two opposite sides (114) towards limit and wherein the Einrastnasen (132) of the Einrastflügel (13) each on a support portion (11) facing away Connect end of the associated base wall (131) and turn away in opposite directions,
wherein a first distance (61) between the retaining walls (12) of the at least one pair of retaining walls (12) is smaller than a second distance (62) between the base walls (131) of the pair of locking wings (13), and
wherein the holder (1) is integrally formed. Holder (1) according to claim 1, wherein the two retaining walls (12) of the at least one pair of retaining walls (12) each have a fastening member (121), wherein the operating component (2) by means of the fastening members (121) of the retaining walls (12) of the at least one pair of retaining walls (12) on the holder (1) can be fastened when it is arranged on the support surface (111). Holder (1) according to claim 2, wherein the fastening members (121) of the retaining walls (12) of the at least one pair of retaining walls (12) are designed as beveled in the direction of the support surface (111) of the retaining walls (12) projecting mounting teeth. Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the two retaining walls (12) of the at least one pair of retaining walls (12) has a ground terminal (122). Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least one of the two retaining walls (12) of the at least one pair of retaining walls (12) has a connection for additional components (123). Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the engagement wings (13) of the pair of engagement wings (13) each have an insertion bevel (133) with a flat surface adjoining the engagement nose (132), the flat surfaces of the insertion bevels (133 ) of the pair of latching wings (13) converge towards one another from the latching noses (132). Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, which comprises at least one pair of fastening arms (14) for fastening a light strip (4) carrying a luminous means. A holder (1) according to claim 7, wherein the attachment arms (14) of the at least one pair of attachment arms (14) each have an upper arm (141) and a lower arm (142), the upper arms (141) being against the two opposite sides (14). 114) of the support section (11) are subsequently formed extending away from the support section (11), and wherein the lower arms (142) are configured at an angle to the associated upper arm (141). A holder (1) according to claim 8, wherein the second distance (62) between the base walls (131) of the pair of engagement wings (13) is smaller than a third distance (63) between the lower arms (142) of the attachment arms (14) of the at least one a pair of attachment arms (14). Holder (1) according to Claims 8 and 9, in which the lower arms (142) of the fastening arms (14) of the at least one pair of fastening arms (14) each have a cutting edge (143) at their ends facing away from the associated upper arms (141). Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising an auxiliary suspension bracket (15) for temporary suspension of the holder on the base profile (3). A holder (1) according to claim 11, wherein the auxiliary hanger (15) has a first portion (151) adjoining one of the two opposite sides (114) of the support portion (11), a second portion (152) abutting an end facing away from the support portion (11) adjoins the first portion (151) and extends away from the support portion (11), and a third portion (153) angled at an end facing away from the first portion (151) to the second portion (152) connects. A holder (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a cable holder (16). A holder (1) according to claim 13, wherein the cable holder (16) includes a first portion (161), angled to one of the two opposite sides (114) of the support portion (11), a second portion (162) abutting one end facing away from the support section (11) adjoins the first section (161) and extends towards the support section (11), and a third section (163) angled away from the second section at an end facing away from the first section (161) (162). Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, which is made of a resilient and electrically conductive material, in particular of spring steel.

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