BE1027196A1 - IMPROVED LIGHTING SYSTEM, COMPONENTS OF A LIGHTING SYSTEM, AND INSTALLATION METHOD - Google Patents

Abstract

A lighting system includes two guideways (11, 12, 13, 14) and a coupling element (53). The coupling element comprises two connectors (90) for mechanical and / or electrical connection of the conductive tracks. Each connector is configured to connect to a guideway at any position on a continuum of positions along (x) the guideway. The coupling element further includes a rotation shaft (91) around which the connectors are rotatable relative to each other. The connectors are also spaced along the axis of rotation. Preferably, each connector includes a spacing with the axis of rotation for connection to a guide track, the connected guide track crossing the axis of rotation and comprising a spacing with the axis of rotation. The coupling element can include more than two connectors. A guideway can comprise a profile with a recess for placement of a connector in the recess.

Description

IMPROVED LIGHTING SYSTEM, COMPONENTS OF A LIGHTING SYSTEM, AND INSTALLATION METHOD

TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to a lighting system comprising conductor tracks and a pivotable coupling element for mechanical and / or electrical connection, preferably mechanical and electrical connection, of conductor tracks. A guideway includes one or more guides that run along the guideway. A guide path is configured for connection of a light element to the gel path at each position of a continuum of positions along the guide cock (PG HO1R25 / 14). The guideway is configured so that a connected light element is movable along the guideway, with direct electrical contact between the connected light element and the one or more electrical conductors (IPC F21V21 / 35).

PRIOR ART US 9 989 228 B2 describes a lighting system comprising a guide track and light elements mountable on the guide track. In one embodiment, a light element can be mounted in a recess of the gel path. In one embodiment, the guideway 4 includes guides that run along the guideway. in one embodiment, a light element includes a fixation part configured for magnetic attachment to the guide track.

US 7 654 834 Bi describes an illumination system comprising guide tracks and a connector for connecting two gel tracks which is movable through a plurality of angles. The described coupling element comprises two connectors configured for insertion of an end of a guide path in a connector. As a result, no light element can be connected to these ends of the conducting tracks. The coupling element is further configured for coupling two guideways at the same position along the axis of rotation of the coupling element, and thus at an equal height in a chamber. The longitudinal slow wave axes of two inserted guideways in a coupling element (10) continue essentially through the axis of rotation of the coupling element. The present invention aims to provide a simple and user-friendly lighting system in which light elements can be positioned very accurately. In the

=, in particular, the present invention seeks to achieve this without requiring retouching of an external mounting element (e.g., ceiling, wall, frame, beam, or the like} at any desired reconfiguration. In an embodiment of the present invention, a series of gel lanes can be fixed in a fixed position. position relative to a room, while other guideways can be repositioned.

The present invention aims to find a solution for at least some of the aforementioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In a first aspect, the present invention relates to a lighting system according to claim.

in a second aspect, the present invention relates to a coupling element according to claim

32. The lighting system according to the first aspect may include one or more coupling elements according to the second aspect. in a third aspect, the present invention relates to a mount according to claim

34. The lighting system according to the first aspect may include one or more mounts according to the third aspect. in a fourth aspect, the present invention relates to a connector according to claim 35. The lighting system according to the first aspect may include one or more connectors according to the fourth aspect. in a fifth aspect, the present invention relates to a suspension element according to claim 37. The lighting system according to the first aspect may comprise one or more suspension elements according to the fifth aspect.

In a sixth aspect, the present invention relates to a guideway according to claim

38. The lighting system of the first aspect may comprise two or more guideways according to the sixth aspect.

In a seventh aspect, the present invention relates to a light element according to claim

39. The lighting system according to the first aspect may include one or more lighting elements according to the seventh aspect.

In an eighth aspect, the present invention relates to a method of mounting a lighting system according to claim 40. The lighting system according to the first aspect can be mounted according to the method according to the eighth aspect. In a ninth aspect, the present invention relates to a multi-layer lighting network according to claim 42. The multi-layer lighting network according to the ninth aspect may include the lighting system according to the first aspect. The present invention is advantageous because the coupling element allows to configure the lighting system in a multilayer network of conductor tracks, cf. Figure 1 and Example 7, in which the relative angle between the two connected gel side cocks can be configured by an operator. This blaze a very accurate positioning of lighting elements tos.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a multi-layer lighting fixture according to the present invention, comprising a lighting system according to the present invention.

Figures 2A, 25, 2C and 2D ion cross sections of embodiments of gel paths or profiles of conduction paths according to the present invention. Figures 3A, 3E and 3F ion perspective views of embodiments of suspension elements according to the present invention. Figure 6 shows an assembly drawing with components of an embodiment of a suspension element according to the present invention. Figure 3B shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a connector according to the present invention. Figure 3C shows a perspective view and figure 4 shows an assembly drawing with components of a ring shape of a coupling element according to the present invention.

Figure 3D shows a perspective view and Figure 5 shows an assembly drawing with components of an embodiment of an assembly pipe according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention relates to a lighting system, a connector, a mount, a connector, a suspension element, a guide track, a light element, a method of mounting a lighting system, and a multi-layer lighting network. The invention is summarized in the section provided for this purpose. In the following, the invention is described in detail, preferred embodiments are explained, and the invention is illustrated by way of examples.

Terminology Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in the description of the invention, including technical and scientific terms, have the meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the invention. For a better assessment of the description of the invention, the following terms are explicitly explained. “A”, ”the” and “it” in this document refer to both singular and plural unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. For example, “sen segment” batekeni one or more than one segment. When 'about' or 'around' is used in this document for a measurable quantity, parameter, duration or moment, and the like, it means variations of +/- 20% or less, preferably +/- 10% or less, more preferably +/- 5% or less, even more preferably +/- 1% or less, and even more preferably +/- 0.1% or less than and of the quoted value, to the extent that such variations of are applicable in the described invention. However, this should be understood to mean that the value of the quantity using the term “approximately” or “round” is itself specifically disclosed. The terms “comprise”, “comprising”, “consisting of”, “consisting of”, “incorporating”, “containing”, “containing”, “comprising”, “comprising”, “containing”, “containing” are synonyms. and are inclusive or open terms that indicate the presence of what follows, and that do not exclude or impede the presence of other components, features, elements, members, steps known from or described in the art.

Quoting numeric intervals through the endpoints includes all integers, fractions and / or real numbers between the endpoints, these endpoints included. A "guide path" in this document refers to a device for connecting a light element. Preferably, a guide track is elongated. A guideway includes one or more conductors that run along the guideway for energizing and / or driving a light element. Part of the guideway can be straight. A section of the articulation path may include a finite radius of curvature, i.e. a guide path may overturn a bend. Preferably, the guide path comprises a longitudinal direction. Preferably, the guide track extends in the longitudinal direction. Preferably, the guide path is elongated substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction. Preferably, the gel path tends to have an essentially uniform cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Preferably, a guideway is configured to connect a light element to the guideway at any position on a continuum of positions along the guideway. Preferably, the guideway is configured so that a connected light element is movable along the guideway, with direct electrical contact between the connected light element and the one or more electrical conductors. A guide track in this document refers to a lighting guide track.

"Connecting", "connecting", "connecting" and "connecting" refer in this document to mechanical and / or electrical connecting, Le. connecting mechanically; electrically connect; or mechanical and electrical connection.

Aspects of the present invention In a first aspect, the present invention relates to a lighting system comprising two or more conductor tracks and one or more coupling elements.

In a second aspect, the present invention relates to a coupling element for connecting two conductor tracks. The lighting system according to the first aspect may comprise one or more coupling elements according to the second aspect. In a third aspect, the present invention relates to a mount for connecting a gel track to an external fastener. The lighting system according to the first aspect can overturn one or more mounting pieces according to the third aspect.

In a fourth aspect, the present invention relates to a connector for connecting two conductor tracks. The lighting system according to the first aspect may comprise one or more connectors according to the fourth aspect.

in a fifth aspect, the present invention relates to a suspension element for connecting a guideway to an external fastener. The lighting system according to the first aspect may comprise one or more suspension elements according to the fifth aspect.

In a sixth aspect, the present invention relates to a guideway for mechanical and electrical connection of a light element. The lighting system according to the first aspect may include two or more guideways according to the sixth aspect.

In a seventh aspect, the present invention comprises a light element enclosing a connector. The lighting system according to the first aspect can overturn one or more light elements according to the seventh aspect. In an acneic aspect, the present invention provides a method of mounting a relief system. The lighting system according to the first aspect can be mounted according to the method according to the eighth aspect. In a ninth aspect, the present invention relates to a multilayer licensing network comprising a plurality of guideways. A first guideway of the plural intersects a second guideway. The first guide path is mechanically and electrically connected to the second guide path. Preferably, each of the first and second guide tracks includes a longitudinal direction in which it extends. Preferably, the first and second guideways cover a pivotable mechanical and electrical connection. Preferably, the pivotal connection includes an axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of each of the first and second gel positions. The multilayer lighting network according to the ninth aspect may comprise the lighting system according to the first aspect, in which case the plurality of conductor tracks topple said two or more conductor tracks and said coupling element is configured for the articulated connection. The multilayer network may comprise two, three, four, five or more layers of one or more cell lanes.

One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the various aspects of the present invention are related. Each feature described above and below can therefore relate to any of the aspects of the present invention, even when described in conjunction with a particular aspect.

Coupling element The coupling element is configured for connecting two conductor tracks. The coupling element is overturned by two connectors and an axis of rotation. The coupling member is configured so that these two connectors can rotate relative to each other about the axis of rotation. These two connectors of the coupling element moreover comprise a mutual spacing along the axis of rotation. The present invention is advantageous because the coupling element allows to configure the lighting system in a multilayer network of guideways, where the relative angle between two connected guideways can be configured by an operator. This is later illustrated with reference to figure 1 and the accompanying description. This allows very accurate positioning of ice light elements. In addition, the present invention allows reconfiguration of a lower guiding path of the multilayer network, without modifying the connection of the lighting system with an external mounting element, such as a ceiling. in one embodiment, the coupling element may be configured to connect three or more conductor tracks. The lighting system may comprise two, three or more conductor paths. The coupling element can tip over two, three or more connectors for mechanical and / or electrical connection of two, three or more signaling paths. The link is configured so that a second and a second connector of the link can roll relative to each other about the rolation axis. The first and second connectors are spaced apart along the axis of rotation. In a preferred embodiment, each of the first and second connector of the coupling member includes a spacing with the axis of rotation for connection to a guideway, the connected sealway intersecting the rolation axis and including a spacing with the axis of rolation. In a preferred embodiment, the coupling element is configured to mimic the relative angle of rotation between the connectors. Preferably, the header is configured for relative rotation of the first and second connectors about the axis of rotation through an angle of up to 540 °, more preferably up to 450 °, even more preferably up to 380 °.

In a preferred embodiment the coupling element comprises two circular arc-shaped recesses between the first and the second connector and a ball for limiting the relative angle of rotation between the first and the second connector. Preferably each of the circular arc-shaped recesses comprises an angle of at least 90 ° and at most 270 °, more preferably an angle of at least 135 ° and at most 225 °, even more preferably an angle of at least 170 ° and at most 190 °. °. in a preferred embodiment, the coupling element comprises a first part and a second part. The first part includes the first connector. The second part includes the second connector. Preferably, the two parts are attached to each other relatively rotatably about the axis of rotation. In an embodiment in which the coupling member tips over three or more connectors to mechanically and / or electrically connect three or more conductor tracks, the coupling member is configured so that the three or more connectors can rotate relative to each other about the axis of rotation. Preferably, the three or more connectors overlap a mutual space along the axis of rotation. For instance, the second and a third connector of the coupling elements can tip over relative spacing along the axis of rolation, in which the second connector is positioned along the rotational axis between the first and the third connector. Preferably, each connector further comprises a spacing ring with the axis of rotation for connection to a guide track, the connected guide track crossing the axis of rotation and comprising a space ring with the axis of rotation. The coupling element preferably comprises a third part. The third part includes the third connector. Preferably the second dee! and the third part! relatively rotatably attached to each other about the axis of rotation.

In an embodiment in which the coupling element tips over three or more connectors for mechanical and / or electrical connection of three or more conductive paths, the coupling element comprises a second axis of rotation, which has a spacing with said axis of rotation and / or which is not parallel to said axis of rotation. The coupling element is configured so that the second and a third connector of the coupling element can rotate about the second axis of rotation relative to each other. The second and third connectors are spaced apart along the second axis of rotation. Preferably, each of the second and the third connector of the coupling member includes a spacing with the second axis of rotation for connection to a guideway, the connected guideway intersecting the second axis of rotation and spacing with the second axis of rotation. The coupling element preferably comprises a third part. The third part includes the third connector. Preferably, the second part and the third part are attached to each other relatively rotatably about the second axis of rotation. In a preferred embodiment, each connector is configured for connection to a gel guide cock at any position of a continuum of positions along the gel path. Preferably, a connector is tipped over a connector direction. Preferably, the connector is elongated in the connector direction. Preferably, the connector has a substantially rectangular cross-section perpendicular to the connector direction. Preferably, the connector directions of the first and second connector include a relative angle with the axis of rotation of at least 75 ° and at most 105 °. Preferably, the connector directions of the first and second connector are essentially perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

In a preferred embodiment the coupling element is configured for electrically and mechanically connecting conductive tracks. In particular, in this preferred arrangement, the connectors of the coupling member are configured for the electrical and mechanical connection of conductor tracks. Preferably, the first and second connectors are interconnected via cabling. The limitation of the relative angle of rotation relative to each other is advantageous so that the cabling is not pulled loose with frequent rotation in a single direction.

In a preferred collection, the lighting system tips over one or more light elements. Preferably, each light element includes a connector. Preferably, each light element includes a connector configured for connection to a guide path at any position of a continuum of positions along the guide path.

In a preferred embodiment, two guide tracks and a coupling element are provided, eg, an alignment system according to the first aspect. The coupling element comprises two connectors and an axis of rotation. The connectors are spaced apart along the axis of rotation. Each golsidino track is mechanically and electrically connected to a connector of the coupling element. In this case, the gel paths are mutually connected mechanically and electrically via the coupling element. In the connected state, a conductor path can be transformed along a connector to which it is connected. In the connected state, the guideways can rotate relatively about the axis of rotation. In particular, said translation and rotation can be performed simultaneously. This allows for easy reconfiguration of the lighting system. An operator can, in the connected state, with a single hand transcribe a gel path along a corresponding connector and rotate the guide path relative to the other guide path. in a preferred embodiment, each portion includes a bottom surface, a top surface and a side surface defining a three-walled recess for at least partially surrounding a section of a guideway. Preferably, the bottom surface of oak dee! the connector of the part attached. Preferably, the first part is configured for connection to an external fixing element, such as a ceiling, a wall, a frame, a bay, or the like. In particular, the top surface of the first part is configured for connection to the external fixing element. This is advantageous because the coupling element must at least partially support a guideway. A guiding track can rest on the bottom surface and against the side surface. The top surface prevents a connector from dropping out of a guideway, e.g. an upper guideway when a lower guideway is coupled.

In a preferred embodiment each part comprises a partially cylindrical outer wall. This is advantageous in that when the parts are rotated relative to the parts, the outer walls of different parts merge into each other. For example, there is no variable light reflection depending on the relative rotation angle. Thus there is also a reduced chance of dirt or dust accumulating between the parts. There is also a reduced chance of malfunctioning with a cleaning device at the transition between different parts.

Guide track In a preferred embodiment, a guide track comprises a profile. The profile preferably covers a metal or an alloy. More preferably, the profile comprises aluminum. The profile preferably comprises two side walls and a base wall. Preferably the base wall connects the two side walls. Preferably the two side walls and the base wall form a first recess. The first recess is preferably U-shaped. Preferably, the first recess includes an opening. Preferably, the opening faces away from a ceiling. Preferably, a connector is configured for insertion into the first recess and translation along the guide path in the first recess. Preferably, the guide path has a longitudinal direction and a uniform cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Preferably, a connector is configured for entry into the first recess. Preferably, a connector is configured for insertion into the first recess with the connector direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction. Preferably, the connected connector is configured to transition into the first recess along the longitudinal direction of the guide path. in a preferred collection, the guide track comprises one, two, three or more guides on each of the two side walls on the inside of the first recess. Preferably, the guide track comprises two guides on each of the two side walls in the recess. Preferably, a conductor comprises a metal or an alloy. More preferably, conductor includes copper. Preferably, a connector tips over a plurality of conductive contact elements, more preferably conductive protrusions, even more preferably depressible conductive protrusions, for contact with the conductors. Preferably, a contact element comprises a metal or an alloy. More preferably, a contact element comprises copper. Preferably, the gel path on each side wall includes an electrically insulating plastic between the conductors and the side wall. Positioning the guides in the recess is advantageous because it increases safety. In particular, it significantly reduces the likelihood of an operator contacting the conductors. Furthermore, it is advantageous because it reduces the chance of dirt and dust accumulating on the guides. in a preferred embodiment, the conductive tracks and the connectors are configured for mechanical connection at least in part via magnetic attraction. Preferably, the guideway at the base wall comprises a magnetizable strip. Preferably, the syrup comprises a metal or an alloy. More preferably, the syrup comprises steel. Preferably the strip is a steel strip. Preferably, the guide path comprises the magnetizable strip on the inside of the first recess. Preferably, the connector includes one or more magnets for mechanical connection of the connector to the base wall.

In a preferred embodiment, the guide tracks and the connectors are configured for snapping a connector into the first recess of the guide track. Preferably, each side wall of the profile comprises a thickening on the inside of the first recess. Preferably, the connector overturns two or more snap closure elements for snapping into the bosses. Preferably, the connector comprises two side walls and two or more snap-fit elements on each of the two side walls of the connector. This is advantageous because it prevents an elongated connector from rotating out of the first recess. This is also advantageous because it allows a mechanical connection. In case a mechanical connection based on magnetic attraction is also present, the mechanical connection is ensured in two different ways.

in a preferred embodiment the profile comprises a second recess. Preferably, the second ulcer is U-shaped. Preferably, the base wall lies between the first and second recess. Preferably each side wall of the profile extends from the first recess beyond the base wall, and the side walls and the base walls in this manner form the second recess, in which the base wall is positioned between the first and the iwseed owl recess. In a preferred embodiment, the profile comprises one or more hook walls on each side wall on the inside of the second recess, which hook walls extend partially to the other side wall.

In a preferred embodiment, the top surface of each part of the coupling element comprises a portion which extends towards the bottom surface of the part for hooking into the second recess of a guide track. Preferably, the portion of the top surface of each part is configured for hooking loops between a pair of hook walls of the side walls of the profile of the guideway. With relative rotation between parts of the coupling element, a considerable moment can be exerted on the coupling element by connected guide tracks, in particular by a lower positioned guide track. Such a "overhang" portion on the top surface of a part of the coupling element is advantageous because it prevents a connector of a coupling element from rotating out of a calibration path about an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the guide path. Mount The mount is configured to connect a guideway to an external mounting element, such as a ceiling, a wall, a frame, a beam, or the like. Preferably, the mount is configured to mechanically and electrically connect a conductor track to the external fastener. The mounting piece includes a connector. Preferably, the connector is configured for connection to a guideway at any position on a continuum of positions along the guideway. Preferably, the mounting piece includes a housing for connecting the connector to the external fastener. Preferably, the housing comprises a bottom surface and a side surface for at least partially enclosing a section of a guide track.

Preferably, the connector is attached to the bottom surface.

Preferably, the housing includes a cavity for passage of cabling to the connector.

Preferably, the housing includes in-cavity cabling, Bi; Preferably, the housing comprises a partially cylindrical outer wall.

Alternatively to the partially cylindrical outer wall, the housing can tip over a partially rectangular cross-section.

Coupling piece

The connector is configured to connect two conductor tracks.

Preferably, the coupler is configured to mechanically connect two gel paths.

Preferably, the connector tip over a head and feel.

Preferably, the connector comprises a longitudinal direction and a body extending in the longitudinal direction.

Preferably the body connects the head and the foot.

Preferably, the body comprises a portion which is narrower than the head and the foot in all directions orihogonal longitudinally.

The coupling piece is preferably monolithic.

Preferably, the coupling piece is a metal or an alloy, such as, for example, steel.

Preferably, the feeler is configured to hook onto a pair of hook walls in the second recess of a guideway.

Preferably, each side wall in the first recess of a gel path comprises a protrusion facing the other side wall.

Preferably, the hole is configured to hook onto the protrusions in the first recess of a guide track.

Preferably, the guides are positioned on a side wall in the first recess between said boss and said protrusions.

Preferably, the connector is configured to mechanically connect a first and second guideway, by hooking the head to the protrusions in the first recess of the first guideway and by hooking the feeler to a pair of hook walls in the second recess. of the second charity job.

Preferably, the connector includes an axis of rotation and rolation symmetry about the axis of rotation.

Preferably, the axis of rotation is parallel to the longitudinal direction.

Preferably, the connector is configured to establish a rotatable mechanical connection between the first and second alignment paths, preferably with the axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal directions of the first and second guide tracks.

Hanging element

The suspension element is configured to connect a guideway to an external mounting element, such as a ceiling, a wall, a frame, a beam, or the like.

Preferably, the suspension element is configured to mechanically connect a guideway to the external fastener. Preferably, a suspension element comprises a foot for hooking into a pair of hook walls of a guide track. The suspension element preferably comprises a connecting body. Preferably, the connecting body is elongated. Preferably, the connecting body is attached to the feeler at one end. in a preferred embodiment, the suspension element comprises a longitudinal direction in which the connecting body is fully stretched. Preferably, the foot is wider than the connecting body in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Alternatively or additionally, the foot includes a connector portion with the connector body which is narrower than the connector body in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. in a preferred embodiment, the suspension element is configured for: suspended suspension, preferably via a steel cable, from the base to the external mounting element; rigid suspension, preferably via a metal tube, of the feeler on the external fastening element; or direct fixation of the guide track against or at least partially in the external fastening element. The connecting body may be configured for suspended suspension. The connecting body can be, for example, a steel cable. The connecting body can be configured for rigid suspension.

The connecting body can be, for example, a metal tube. The connecting body can be configured for direct fixation of the guide track or at least partially in the external fastening element.

Energy module The lighting system preferably comprises an energy module. Preferably, the energy module is configured to provide energy to and / or to control one or more light elements.

In a preferred embodiment, the power module is configured to generate an essentially constant voltage for distribution through the guide cocks. Preferably, the assertively constant voltage is about 48 volts. in a preferred embodiment, the power module comprises a communication module. Preferably, the communication module is configured to receive control information. Preferably, the energy modules comprises a control module. Preferably, the control module is configured to output, preferably via the conductivity paths, a control signal at least in part on the basis of the

+5 control information. Preferably the communication module is a wireless communication module. Alternatively, the communication module is configured for communication via a power grid.

In Voigi, the invention is described by way of example. non-limiting examples which illustrate the invention, and which are not intended or should not be construed to imitate the scope of the invention,

EXAMPLES EXAMPLE 1: GUIDE PATH Figures ZA, 2B, 2C and 2D show cross-sectional views of embodiments of gel guiding cans (11, 12, 13, 14) or profiles (15, 15, 15 °, 15 ”) of gel tracks according to the present invention. The lighting system can overturn two or more guideways according to this example. A guideway falls over a longitudinal direction (x), a height direction (zZ), and a width direction (v). The gel path extends in the longitudinal direction. The gel trajectory is elongated in the longitudinal direction. The guide track is elongated in the longitudinal direction. The gel path falls over a profile (15, 15 ", 15", 15 "). The guide path comprises an essentially uniform cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The profile comprises an essentially uniform cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The profile consists of aluminum. The guide track is configured for connection of a member to the gel track at any position in a continuum of positions along the guide track. The guideway profile includes two side walls (16, 16, 16 ", 16") and a base wall (17, 17, 17 ", 17"). The two side walls are spaced according to the width direction (y). The base wall connects the two side walls. The side walls and base wall form a serste U-shaped recess (18, 18 ", 18", 18) and a second L-shaped recess (24, 24 ", 24", 24). The base wall is positioned between the first and second recess. The first recess comprises an opening which, when mounted, is intended to face downward. The second recess includes an opening which, when mounted, is intended to face upward. Each side wall extends from the first recess beyond the base wall.

The guideway comprises two copper conductors (19a, 19b, 19c, 19d, 19a ”, 19b”, 190 ", 19d”, 19a ””, 19b ”, 190”, 18d ”) in the first recess on each of the two side walls. which run along the conducting path in the longitudinal direction (x} for energizing and / or driving a light element. The conducting path further comprises an electrically insulating plastic (20) on each side wall between the conductors and the side wall. particularly configured so that a connected light element is movable along the guide path, in the longitudinal direction (x), with direct electrical contact between the connected light element and the electric geliders.

The guideway comprises on the base wall a magnetizable steel strip (21, 21 °, 21 ", 21") in the first recess (18, 18, 18 ", 187). On each side wall of the profile, the guide track also encircles a thickening (22, 22 ', 22 °, 22 ”) in the first recess. The guideway also comprises on each side wall of the profile in the second recess one or more hook walls (23, 23 °, 23 ”, 23 ') which extend partly to the other side wall. Furthermore, the gel wall on each side wall of the profile comprises a protrusion (25) in the first recess extending at least partially to the other side wall. The bosses are positioned at the opening of the first recess. The guides are positioned according to the height direction between the protrusions and the bosses. Illustratively, the guide track according to figure 2A can have a height H1 of approximately 32 mm and a width B1 of approximately 26.5 mm. The guide track according to Fig. 28 may have a height H2 of approximately 63 mm and a width B2 of approximately 26.5 mm. Mustration, the gel path of Figure 2C may have a diameter D3 of about 36 mm and a spacing B3 of the side walls of about 17 mm. Illustratively, the guideway of Figure 2D may have a height H4 of about 90 mm, a width B4 of about 44 mm, and a front hole of width B5 of about 38 mm, with the first recess positioned between the front cavity and the base wall. Light elements with a connector plugged into the first recess (187) may have a light emitting element positioned in this front cavity. For example, a light element may be configured to mechanically move a light emitting element of the light element in and out of the front part on the basis of a control signal emanating from one or more conductors of the guide track.

EXAMPLE 2: CONNECTOR Figures 3C, 3D, 4 and 5 show embodiments of a connector (90a, 90b, 90c). A connector can be part of a coupling element (53), a light element and / or a mounting piece (54). A connector can include a connector (90a, 906). A light element can include a connector. A mounting piece can overturn a connector {90c}. This example can relate to the conducting paths from example 1.

The connector is configured for entry into the first recess and transition along the alignment path in the first recess. The connector is configured for mechanical and electrical connection with a guideway at any position of a continuum of positions along the guideway, and in particular, along the longitudinal direction (x) of the guideway. The connector includes one connector direction. The connector is elongated in the connector direction. A connector inserted into the first guideway recess includes a connector direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the guideway.

A connector comprises a plurality of conductive contact elements (92), in particular copper protrusions (92) compressible by springs (197), for contact with the conductors of a conducting path.

A connector comprises one or more magnets, such as a magnetic strip, for mechanical connection of the connector to a guide track, in particular for magnetic attraction with the magnetic retizable steel strip on the base wall of the profile of a guide track.

A connector comprises two or more snap-fit elements (94) for snapping into the bosses of the profile of a guide track.

In particular, a connector falls over an essentially rectangular cross-section perpendicular to the connector direction. The connector includes two side walls and a top wall. The top wall of the connector contains the one or more magnets.

Each side wall of the connector includes two or more snap closure elements. Each side wall includes two spring compressible copper protrusions, each protrusions positioned for electrical contact with one conductor of a conducting path.

EXAMPLE 3: CLUTCH ELEMENT Figure 3C shows a perspective view and Figure 4 an assembly drawing with components of an embodiment of a coupling element (53) according to the present Invention. The coupling element is configured for electrical and mechanical connection of two conductor tracks. This example can relate to the conducting paths from example 1. The coupling element covers two connectors (90a, 90b). This example may relate to the connectors of example 2. The lighting system may comprise one or more coupling elements according to this example. The coupling element includes a first part (101) and a second part (102). The first part includes a first connector (90a). The second part includes a second connector (90b). The two connectors are interconnected via electrical wiring. In particular, the conductive protrusions (52) of the two connectors are electrically interconnected in pairs via electrical wiring. The coupling element overturns an axis of rotation (91). The two parts are attached to each other relatively rotatably about the axis of rotation. As a result, the two connectors can rotate relative to each other about the axis of rotation. The two connectors are spaced apart according to the rotational axis. The connector directions of the first and second connectors are essentially perpendicular to the axis of rotation. Each of the first and second connectors includes a spacing with the rotational axis for connection to a gel path, the connected conductive path intersecting the rotational axis and including a spacing with the rotational axis. The coupling element includes a second disk (97a) and a second disk (97h) in between the two parts. Each of the discs includes a circular arc shaped recess (89) at an angle of approximately 180 °. A ball (98) is positioned at least partially in each of these circular arc-shaped recesses {99} to limit the real angle of rotation between the first and second part to about 360 ° at most, and thus to limit the relative angle of rotation between the cersion. and the second connector up to about 360 °.

Each portion includes a bottom surface (107a, 107b), a top surface (108a, 108b), and a side surface (95, 96a, 96b) defining a three-wall recess for at least partially enclosing a guideway. The connector of each part is on the bottom face of

+9 the part fixes, by means of one or more screws (110), a mounting plate (111) provided with holes for passage of the one or more screws, and corresponding fish-through holes (112) in the bottom panel. Preferably, the side face is positioned between the axis of rotation and the connector, whereby a mounted guideway includes a spacing with the axis of rotation.

The top surface of each part comprises a portion (1304, 130b} extending in the direction of the axis of rotation towards the bottom surface of the part for engagement in the second recess of a guideway, preferably for engagement between a pair of hook walls of the side walls .

Each part includes parties! cylindrical outer wall (1204, 120b).

Preferably, the first part is configured for connection to an external mounting element, such as a ceiling, a mute, a frame, a beam, or the like.

One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that a guideway can be mounted on the headstock, or depending on the position the coupling element to the guideway, by inserting a connector of one piece into the first recess of the guideway along the longitudinal direction and simultaneous insertion of the portion (130) from the top surface of the portion into the second recess.

In illustration, the coupling member may have a height H7 in the direction of the axis of rotation of about 86 mm, and the partially cylindrical outer wall may overturn a diameter D7 perpendicular to the direction of the axis of rotation of about 50 mm.

EXAMPLE 4: MOUNT Figure 3D shows a perspective view and Figure 5 shows an assembly drawing with components of an embodiment of a mounting piece (54) according to the present invention.

The mount is configured for mechanically and electrically connecting a conduit track to an external mounting element, such as a ceiling, a wall, a frame, a Dalk, or the like. This example may relate to the conducting paths of example 1. The mounting piece includes a connector (90c). This example may relate to a connector according to example 2. The lighting system may comprise one or more mounting pieces according to this example.

The mount includes a housing (89, 103). The housing includes a bottom panel {107c} and a side panel (199) for at least partially enclosing a section of a guideway. The connector is attached to the bottom surface, by means of one or more screws (110), a mounting plate (111) provided with holes for passage of the one or more screws, and corresponding screw holes (112) in the bottom surface. The housing includes a cavity (198) for passage of cabling from the external fastener to the connector. The housing includes a partially cylindrical tube wall (1200). In the illustration, the mounting piece can fall over a high HS of about 40 mm, and the partially cylindrical outer wall can fall over a diameter DS of about 50 mm. EXAMPLE 5: COUPLER Figure 35 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a connector (52) according to the present invention. The connector is configured to mechanically connect a first and a second gel path. This example may relate to the gel traces of example 1. The lighting system may comprise one or more connectors of this example. The connector includes a head (80) for engaging the protrusions in the first recess of the first guideway. The connector includes a base (81) for engaging a pair of hook walls in the second recess of the second guideway. The coupling piece is monolithic. The connector comprises a metal or an alloy, e.g. steel. The connector collapses one longitudinal direction and a body (82) that extends longitudinally and connects the head to the foot. The body includes a first portion (83) and a second portion (84), the second portion being narrower than the first portion. In particular, the second portion (84) is narrower than the head and feel in all directions orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. Historically, the connector may comprise a longitudinal height H6 of about 40mm, a width B6 of about 26mm, and a depth L6 of about

20 mm. Furthermore, the head may have a diameter D6 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of about 18 mm. In the connected state, the second guide track is positioned below the first guide track. In an alternative embodiment to that illustrated in Figure 3B, the feel may also be "round". In this case, the connector includes a rotational axis parallel to the longitudinal direction, and rotational symmetry about the rotational axis. The connector is configured to establish a rotatable mechanical connection between the first and second guideways, with the rolation axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal directions of the first and second guideways. EXAMPLE 6: SUSPENSION ELEMENT Figures 3A, ZE and 3F show perspective views of embodiments of suspension elements (51, 55, 56) according to the present invention. Figure 6 shows an assembly drawing with components of an embodiment of a suspension element (51 °) according to the present invention.

The suspension element is configured to mechanically connect a guide track to an external mounting element, such as a ceiling, a wall, a frame, a beam, or the like. This example may relate to the guideways of example 1. The latching system may comprise one or more suspension elements according to this example. The suspension element includes a feeler (71, 71 ", 75, 75") for hooking onto a pair of hook walls in the second recess of a guide track. The suspension element comprises a longitudinal direction and a connecting body (70, 70 ", 76, 76") that extends in the longitudinal direction and is attached to the feeler at one end. The feel may be wider than the connector body in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Alternatively, the feeler may include a connection portion (72, 74) to the connector body which is narrower than the connector body and narrower than the base in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The suspension element may include a head for mounting on the external fastener, which is attached to the other end of the connecting body. Alternatively, the connector body may be configured (73) at the other end (opposite the feeler) for attachment to the external fastener.

Illustratively, the suspension element of Figure 3A may have a length H5 length of about 52mm, and the feel of the fastener may have a diameter D5 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of about 20mm. The suspension element can have a height HS along the longitudinal direction of about 400 mm to about 800 mm, the head of the suspension element can overturn a height H l of about 30 mm and a diameter D9 of about 98 mm, and the connecting body can have a height HL of about 30 mm. diameter D11 of about 15 mm. Illustratively, the suspension element of Figure 3E may have a longitudinal height H10 of about 400mm to about 800mm, and the connecting body may have a diameter D1G of about 15mm. EXAMPLE 7: LIGHTING SYSTEM Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a multi-layer lighting network according to the present invention, including a lighting system according to the present invention. The lighting system overturns a plurality of guideways (11) as described in Example 1, and in particular according to Figure 2A. The lighting system comprises a plurality of coupling elements (53) as described in Example 3 and in particular according to Figures 3C and 4, tip-over connectors (90) as described in Example 2. The lighting system includes a plurality of coupling elements (52) as described in Example 5, and in particular according to figure 38. The lighting system comprises a plurality of suspension elements {51} as described in example 6, and in particular according to figure 3A. The lighting system further includes a plurality of light elements (40, 40 ", 40", 40 ", 40" 40), each covering a connector {90} as described in Example 2, for mechanical and electrical connection with a conducting path (11).

The coupling elements allow to build a coherent network of mechanically and electrically connected conducting paths. In particular, the guide path carrying light element (40 ") crosses a plurality of other guide paths, and this guide path includes a hinged mechanical and electrical connection (53) with each of said plurality of other guide paths. These hinged connections {53} overturn an axis of rotation Essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal directions of each of the conductive paths connected by the connection.

In particular, the axis of rotation of the coupling elements (53) in conjunction with the transable connectors (90) of the coupling elements permits subsequent movement by an operator: an operator can rotate the guide path carrying light element (40 ”) around the middle coupling element, whereby at the two other coupling elements the connectors are taught along their respective connected conducting paths, as well as whereby for each of the other two coupling elements the connectors rotate relatively about the axis of rotation of the coupling element, and this without disconnecting the said conducting path from the multi-layer network, Someone submits common knowledge the art will appreciate that this is realized by the following combination of features: s the coupling element (53) comprises a rotation axis (91) and two connectors (98): s the coupling element is configured so that the two connectors are relative to each other around the rolation axis can rotate; The two connectors comprise a mutual spacing along the axis of rotation: each of the two connectors is configured to connect with a guideway at each position of a continuum of positions along the guideway.

Claims (1)

CONCLUSIONS Relay system comprising two or more conductor tracks (11, 12, 13, 14) and one or more coupling elements (53), wherein a coupling element comprises two or more connectors (90) for mechanical and / or electrical connection of two or more conductor tracks. wherein the coupling element overturns an axis of rotation (91) around which a first and a second connector of the coupling element can rotate relative to each other, characterized in that the first and second connectors comprise a mutual spacing along the axis of rotation, and that each connector is configured for connection to a guideway at any position on a continuum of positions along {x} the gel guideway. 2. Grease line system according to the preceding claim 1, wherein the arrangement system encompasses three or more conductor tracks, wherein the coupling element comprises three or more connectors for mechanically and / or electrically connecting three or more conductor tracks. Lighting system according to preceding claim 2, wherein the three or more connectors are rotatable relative to each other about the axis of rotation, wherein the three or more connectors are spaced apart along the axis of rotation. 4. A lighting system according to the preceding claim 2, wherein the coupling element revolves around the second axis of rotation, which includes a spacing with said axis of rotation and / or which is not parallel to said axis of rotation, wherein the joint and a third connector of the coupling element about the second axis of rotation of coupling element can rotate relative to each other and comprise mutual spacing for the second axis of rotation. 5. An extension system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the connectors of the coupling element are configured for the mechanical and electrical connection of conductive tracks. Illumination system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the illumination system comprises one or more light elements (40), each light element comprising a connector configured for connection to a guide path at any position of a continuum of positions along (x) the guide path. Lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a guiding track (11, 12, 13, 14) comprises a profile (15) enclosing two side walls (16) and a base wall (17), in which the base wall connects the two side walls, in which the two side walls and the base wall form a first L-shaped Onion recess {18}, wherein a connector is configured for insertion into the first recess and translation along (x) the guideway in the first Onion recess, preferably in which the net profile comprises aluminum. The lighting system according to the preceding claim 7, wherein the conducting path on each of the two side walls on the inside of the first recess comprises one, two, three or more conductors (19), wherein the connector comprises a plurality of conductive contact elements {92}, at preferably protrusions, more preferably compressible protrusions, for contact with the conductors, wherein preferably a conductor comprises copper, wherein preferably a contact element comprises copper, wherein preferably the conducting path on each side wall comprises an electrically insulating plastic (20) between the guides and the side wall. Lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims 7 and 8, wherein the guiding path on the base wall comprises a magnetizable strip (21), preferably a steel strip, preferably on the inside of the first recess, in which the connector has one or more magnets. includes for mechanical connection of the connector to the base wall. Lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims 7 to 9, wherein each of the side walls of the profile comprises a boss (22) on the inside of the first recess, in which the connector comprises two or more snap-fit elements (94) for snapping into the thickenings. Lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims 7 to 10, wherein each side wall (16) of the profile extends from the first recess (18) to beyond the base wall (17), wherein the two side walls and the base wall have a second U -shaped recess (24) in which the base wall is positioned between the first and second recesses. 12. Lighting system according to preceding claim 11, wherein the profile on each side wall (16) on the inside of the recess comprises one or more hook walls (23) which partially extend to the other side wall. 40 The lighting system of any one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the first and second connectors of the coupling member includes a spacing with the axis of rotation for connection to a guideway, the connected guideway intersecting the axis of rotation and spacing with the axis of rotation. Illumination system according to preceding claims 3 and 13, wherein each connector of said coupling element comprises a spacing with the axis of rotation for connection with a guide path, the connecised guide path crossing the axis of rotation and comprising a spacing ring with the axis of rotation. A lighting system according to preceding claims 4 and 13, wherein each of the second and third connector of the coupling element comprises a spacing with the second axis of rotation for connection with a guideway, the connected guideway crossing the second axis of rotation and comprising a spacing with the second axis of rotation. . Lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coupling element is configured to limit the relative angle of rotation between the connectors, wherein the coupling element is preferably configured for relative rotation of the cerste and the second connector about the axis of rotation by an angle of at most 540. °, more preferably at most 450 °, most preferably at most 380 °. Lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coupling element between the series and the second connector comprises two circular arc-shaped recesses (99) and a ball (98) for limiting the relative angle of rotation between the first and the second connector, wherein preferably each of the circular arc-shaped recesses falls at an angle of at least 90 ° and at most 270 °, more preferably an angle of at least 135 ° and at most 225 °, and most preferably an angle of at least 170 ° and at most 190 °. Lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coupling element comprises a first (101) and a second (102) part, wherein the two parts are attached to each other relatively rotatably about the axis of rotation (91), wherein the first part comprises the first connector. wherein the second portion includes the second connector. 19. Lighting system according to preceding claims 3 and 18, wherein the coupling element comprises a third part, in which the second and the third part! relatively rotatably about the axis of rotation (91), in which the third portion and the third connector are overturned. 20. Lighting system according to preceding claims 4 and 18, wherein the coupling element comprises a third part, in which the second and the third part! relatively rotatably about the second axis of rotation, wherein the third portion comprises the third connector. A lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims 18 to 20, wherein each part comprises a bottom surface {107}, a top surface (108) and a side surface (95, 96) defining a three-wall recess for at least partially enclosing a section of a guideway (11, 12, 13, 14) in which a connector (90) is attached (110, 111, 112) to the bottom surface of each part. 22. Lighting system according to preceding claims 11 and 21, wherein the top surface of each part comprises a portion (130) extending to the bottom surface of the part to be hooked into the second recess of a guide track, preferably the lighting system according to previous claim 12 configured in which the portion of the top surface of each part is configured to interlock between a pair of hook walls of the side walls. A lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims 18 to 22, wherein each part comprises a partially cylindrical outer wall (120). Lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims and according to preceding claim 12, wherein each side wall in the primary recess covers a protrusion (25) facing the other side wall, wherein the lighting system comprises one or more coupling pieces (52) for mechanically connecting sensors. first and second guideway, wherein a coupling pipe includes a head (80) for hooking to the protrusions (25) in the first coupling recess of the first coupling track, wherein the coupling pipe has a feeler {81} for hooking onto a pair of hook walls in the second recess of the second conducting path, preferably wherein the connector is monolithic, preferably wherein the connector comprises a metal or an alloy. 25. The lighting system of the preceding claim 24, wherein the connector comprises 40 sen axis of rotation and roller shutter symmetry about the axis of rotation. A lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims and the preceding claim 12, wherein the lighting system comprises one or more suspension elements (51, 55, 56) for mechanically connecting a guide track to an external fastening element, wherein a suspension element has a base (71, 75). ) for hooking onto a pair of hook walls of a tungsten lane. Lighting system according to preceding claim 26, wherein the suspension element is configured for: suspended suspension, preferably via a steel cable, from the base to the external mounting element; rigid suspension, preferably via a metal tube, of the base on the external fastening element; or direct fixation of the guide track against or at least partially in the external fastening element. The lighting system of any preceding claim, wherein the lighting system comprises one or more mounting pieces (54) for mechanically and electrically connecting a gel path to an external fastener, wherein a mounting fixture includes a connector (90), wherein the connector is configured for connection to a guideway at any position of a continuum of positions along (x) the guideway, preferably wherein the mounting piece includes a housing (103), preferably wherein the housing tips over a bottom face (1070c) and a side face (199) to at least partially enclosing a section of a guideway (11, 12, 13, 14), preferably in which to the bottom surface (107c) the connector (30) is attached (110, 111, 112), preferably in which the housing has a cavity (198) for feeding cabling to the connector, preferably wherein the housing includes a partially cylindrical outer wall (120c}. Lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lighting system overturns an energy module. A lighting system according to the preceding claim 29, wherein the power module is configured to generate an essentially constant voltage for distribution through the conductive paths, preferably wherein the essentially constant voltage is about 48 volts. 31. Lighting system according to any one of the preceding claims 29 and 30, wherein the power module comprises a communication module for receiving control information and a control module for outputting a control signal at least in part on the basis of the control information via the conduction paths, preferably wherein the communication module has a is a wireless communication module or a communication module for communication over a power grid. 32. coupling element (53) for connecting two lighting guideways (11, 18, 13, 14}, wherein the coupling element comprises two connectors (90), wherein the coupling element comprises an axis of rotation (91) around which the connectors can be moved relative to each other. rotating, characterized in that the connectors comprise a mutual spacing along the axis of rotation. The coupling element of the preceding claim 32, wherein the connectors are configured for connection to a guide track (11, 12, 13, 15) at any position of a continuum of positions along (x) the guide track. 34. Mount (54) for mechanically and electrically connecting a conductor track to an external fastener, wherein the mount includes a connector (90), wherein the connector is configured for connection to a conductor track at any position of a continuum of positions along the said mount. guideway, wherein the mounting pipe includes a housing (103) for connecting the connector to the external fastener, wherein the housing includes a cavity (198) for passage of cabling to the connector, preferably wherein the housing has a partially cylindrical outer wall (1200 ) includes. 35. Coupler (52) for connecting two lighting guideways (11, 12, 13, 15}, in which the coupler covers a longitudinal direction, a head (80), a feeler (81) and a body (82), in which the body longitudinally connects the head (80) to the foot (81), wherein the body includes a portion (84) that is narrower than the head and feel in all directions orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. The connector of the preceding claim 35, wherein the connector comprises an axis of rotation parallel to the longitudinal direction, wherein the connector overturns rotational symmetry about the axis of rotation. 37. Suspension element (51, 55, 56) for connecting a guideway to an external fastening element, wherein the suspension element comprises a longitudinal direction, a feeler (71, 75) and a connecting body (70, 78), wherein the connecting body {70 76) extends in the longitudinal direction and is attached at a End to the feeler, wherein the foot (71, 75) is wider than the connecting body in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction or wherein the feeler (71, 75) has a connecting portion { 74} with the connector body which is narrower in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction than the connector body. 38. Guide path (11, 12, 13, 14) for mechanical and electrical connection of a light element, wherein the gel path comprises a profile (15) covering two side walls (16) and a base wall (17), wherein the base wall connects the two side walls. wherein the two side walls and the base wall form a first (18) and a second (24} U-shaped recess, wherein the base wall is positioned between the first and the second recess, wherein the guide path on each of the two side walls in the first recess comprises one, two, three or more conductors (19), preferably in which the profile comprises aluminum, preferably in which a conductor comprises copper, preferably in which the conducting path on each side wall falls over an electrically insulating plastic (20) between the conductors and the side wall, preferably in which the conducting path comprises a longitudinal direction and a substantially uniform cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, but preferably in which the conducting path is magnetically attached to the base wall. isable strip (21), preferably in which the strip is positioned in the first recess, preferably in which the strip comprises steel, preferably in which each of the side walls of the profile comprises a boss (22) on the inside of the first recess , preferably in which the profile comprises one or more hook walls (23) on each side wall in the second recess which partially extend to the other side wall. 39. A light element (40) comprising a connector for mechanically and electrically connecting the light element to a guideway, wherein the connector includes one or more magnets for mechanical connection with the guideway, wherein the connector includes a plurality of depressible conductive protrusions (92) , preferably wherein one of the protrusions comprises copper. 40. A method of mounting a lighting system, comprising the steps of: - providing two alignment paths and a coupling element encompassing two connectors and a rolation axis, wherein the connectors comprise a mutual spacing along the rolation axis; - mechanically and electrically connecting each conducting path to a connector of the coupling path, and thereby mutually and mechanically and electrically connecting the conducting paths; - in the connected state: ii transiting a guide track along a connector to which it is connected; and i. relative rolling of the guide tracks around the axis of rotation. A method according to previous claim 40, wherein steps (IL) and (il) are performed simultaneously. 42. Multilayer lighting network comprising a plurality of conduction paths, wherein a first conductivity path of the plural intersects and a second conduction path of the plurality, and wherein the first conductivity path is mechanically and electrically connected to the second conductivity path. 43. A multi-layer lighting network according to the preceding claim 42, wherein each of the first and second guideway includes a longitudinal direction according to which it extends, wherein the first and second guideway comprise a pivotable mechanical and electrical connection, wherein the pivotal connection has a rotational axis in essence perpendicular to the longitudinal directions of each of the first and second guideways.