DE102007056876A1 - Universally applicable and complete luminaire body - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a universally applicable and completeable lamp body, comprising a cap-like outer housing with a fastening thread directed toward the open side and hook or eye-shaped suspension means which can be fixed on the outside of the cap base, wherein a receptacle for at least one illuminant, operating means such as ballast, is provided inside the housing. or Zündgerät, as well as terminals for the electrical contacting is provided, wherein the receptacle is formed as a preassembled insert, which has a circumferentially peripheral and height-closing spherical inner reflector with the cap-like outer housing, in the center of which the illuminant can be fastened, wherein in space substantially below the Innenreflektors the resources are arranged and the recording with internal reflector non-positively and / or positively secured to the inside of the cap base. According to a Tragebügelaufnahme is attached to the cap-like outer housing, which has two opposite cylindrical extensions which lock complementary sleeve portions of a carrying handle and pivotally fix.

Description

The invention relates to a universally applicable and completeable lamp body, comprising a cap-like outer housing with a fastening thread directed towards the open side and hook or eye-shaped suspension means which can be fixed on the outside of the cap base, wherein a receptacle for at least one luminous means, operating medium, as ballast or ignitor, and terminals for the electrical contact is provided, according to the preamble of claim 1 as an addition to DE 10 2006 047 685.9 ,

compact lights with a lamp body, which at least one light source receives, belong to the known state of the art. at Such compact lamps whose housing is made of a plastic material, z. As polycarbonate exists, there is the possibility a cover z. B. via a bayonet lock or to be secured by a provided thread. The cover protects the bulb against mechanical or environmental influences and allows access to the bulb, if any Replacing this is required. It is also known on the Plastic housing of a lamp next to the bushings provide surfaces for electrical connection, the inclusion of a power outlet or a similar electrical To serve means. As a result, z. B. when used to artisanal For the users the possibility of another electric Connect device without an additional Cable extension or another separate outlet is required.

In the lighting system after US 6,068,388 A is assumed by a housing with a lamp base for receiving a gas discharge lamp of high intensity. An outer reflector is mounted in the housing for reflection of a portion of the light and an inner additional reflector is coaxial with the lamp for reflection of a portion of the light. The inner additional reflector can be adjusted relative to the light source.

Also the lighting device after DE 102 32 449 A1 is based on a luminaire with a light source and a first reflector which focuses the light and an additional reflector arrangement which adjoins the reflection surface indirectly or directly at the light exit end of the first reflector and enlarges the latter. The additional reflector can also be replaced.

From the DE 44 17 695 A1 is a motor vehicle light previously known, wherein an embodiment has a first reflector, which also serves as a holder for the light source. The first reflector focuses the light and directs it to a prism, which then redirects the radiation into a second reflector.

From the DE 203 03 377 U1 a light-emitting socket with a socket body is previously known, in which on one side of the socket body a recess for mounting and contacting a light source is formed therein. On the other side contact terminals for connecting wires of an electrical supply line are arranged. The local socket body is not designed as a reflector. Between the local union element, which has a larger diameter than the socket body, and a translucent hood, a separate sealant is required, in the form of a sealing ring or a sealing cord. The cable entry for power supply takes place at the DE 203 03 377 U1 laterally. Options for receiving sockets or other switching elements are not provided.

According to the DE 198 59 730 B4 include bulbs with screw-on adapter ring to the prior art. The adapter ring provided there serves to fix a replaceable as a color filter hood, which can be placed with its opening edge on the adapter ring and with this in the manner of Federrastgesperres in the form of a combined bayonet connection and snap connection can be fixed.

There especially in the market segment of compact luminaires a tough competition takes place, the lights are always tried to manufacture from few parts with little installation effort and for that if necessary, a larger variety of types in stock to comply with the customer's applications to do.

Out The above object of the invention, deviating from the Previous development trends a universally applicable and completeness Luminaire body, comprising a cap-like outer housing with a fastening thread directed to the open side as well on the outside of the cap floor fixable carrying or Specify suspension, wherein the lamp body by the respective completion to a lamp is feasible, either the shape of a dome lamp or a variant as a refractor or reflector light has. It should be possible depending on the customer's wishes also different dome shapes or refractors or reflectors of different shape on the lamp body to assemble. In the lamp body are all to operate the lamp necessary electrical and other means included be.

The Solution to the problem of the invention is achieved by a lamp body according to the combination of features according to claim 1, wherein the dependent claims at least expedient Represent refinements and developments.

Of the universally applicable and complete luminaire body includes a cap-like outer casing with a to the open side directed fastening thread and on the outside the cap base fixable hook or eye-shaped Hanging means, wherein a housing in the housing interior for at least one lamp, equipment such as ballast or ignitor, as well as terminals for the electrical contact is provided.

Farther the receptacle is designed as a preassembled insert, which one with the cap-like outer casing circumferentially and final in height having spherically shaped inner reflector, in whose Center the bulb is fastened.

in the Space substantially below the inner reflector are the resources arranged and it is the recording with internal reflector non-positive and / or positive on the inside of the cap bottom, z. B. by a snap-in locking connection fixable.

According to the invention on the cap-like outer housing a Tragebügelaufnahme attached, which two opposite cylindrical Has extensions. These cylindrical extensions serve to fix complementary sleeve sections, which are part of a carrying handle. The sleeve sections The carrying handle will snap under mechanical tension used in the extensions and thus fix the carrying handle pivotable. By Rastformflächen within the cylindrical Fortsuits, which with an internal toothing within the Sleeve sections of the carrying handle interact, the carrying handle can refer to different angular positions take on the longitudinal axis of the lamp body. Only after overcoming a defined force can then the carrying handle from the given angular position in one transferred further position or in the starting position be reset.

In Further development of the invention has the carrying handle receptacle a surface for attaching a cable receiving flange on, wherein the cable receiving flange in the space within the Carrying handle extends, but without Verschwenkmöglichkeit of the carrying handle.

Of the Cable receiving flange serves as a quasi as a cable drum for winding an electrical supply line for the lamp.

Of the Cable receiving flange has an upper edge, which initially substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the lamp body and then angled substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the lamp body extends. This is an abutment surface formed, which makes an unwanted unwinding of the cable effective prevented.

in the Area of the upper edge are slit-shaped openings introduced, which serve to receive a cable end. It will be so locked the wound cable.

Of the Cable receiving flange encloses a cavity. Internally The cavity may be recesses introduced to Record plug contacts of a cable connector. This is not only the cable end, but also the plug connected to the cable held and it can be the lamp with wound cable and connector safely transported and transported to the place of use.

Of the Carrying handle has in one embodiment of the invention a substantially U-shape and has in the region of its connecting leg Recessed grips on.

in the The area of the recessed grips is a hole in the connecting leg intended. This hole serves to receive a fastening hook or a fastening eye.

Around starting from the desired modular construction the luminaire body a slight extension depending on the application to ensure the carrying handle with carrying handle receptacle and, optionally, optional cable holder sold separately. A later completion can be done by the Tragebügelaufnahme has openings, which on the side of the arrangement of the feet on the lamp body are formed complementary. This allows the Tragebügelaufnahme preferably by screws on the outer housing and be fixed to the feet. The feet In this case, take a threaded section of the fixing screws on.

At the cap bottom outside projections are formed, which feet form. This allows the luminaire body operating both standing and using the suspension be operated hanging.

In a preferred embodiment is or are the Hook or loop-shaped suspension located in the space between the feet and foldable executed.

At at least one peripheral portion of the outer housing of the lamp body is a plane surface formed or molded, which is the inclusion of cable entries, Sockets, switching means or the like components is used.

Of the Inner reflector or the receptacle with inner reflector is upholstered adjustable in height to the position of the lamp (s), so that for the particular application optimum illumination or light distribution is feasible.

The Receptacle with inner reflector can be made of a plastic injection molded part exist, with the actual reflector side as intended with a radiation-reflecting coating is provided.

The Mounting thread on the lamp body is in one embodiment realized as internal thread, in a flange-like transition region of the outer casing.

Of the Inner reflector lies with a radially encircling end edge Self-centering on an inner circumferential step of the flange-like transition region on or there.

about the attachment thread is a hood or a protective cap different Execution or geometric shape fixable. Instead of a fastening thread can, without the basic idea of the invention To leave, a bayonet lock should be provided.

about but the fastening thread is also a refractor or an external reflector different embodiment or geometric shape fixable, in the sense of the task, the lamp body Use universally and complete accordingly.

The Mounting thread is used in a further embodiment the invention also for fixing an annular adapter, which a cone or a clamping ring for holding a protective cap, a refractor or a reflector. This ring or sleeve-shaped adapter has in one embodiment a thread, so based on the thread pairing adapter / mounting thread the position of the protective cap, refractor or reflector with respect to the light source distance is variable.

Of the Luminaire body consists of a shock absorbing or impact resistant or impact resistant material or has a Such outer coating, so that use of the Completed light can also be done in harsh conditions.

To the same purpose, there is the possibility in the open space between the receptacle and the inner sides of the cap-like outer housing to arrange shock or impact absorbing agents.

at the variant according to the invention, a plurality of plane surfaces, preferably opposite or angular offset on the cap-like To arrange outer housing of the lamp body, can on or at the plane surfaces electrical Means are attached, which means a supply of several lights allow looped through circuit. This electrical Means are then z. As sockets or IEC connectors. The plane surfaces are dimensioned so that sockets different standards and different designs, z. B. splash-proof, can be mounted.

at In a preferred embodiment, the cap-like Outer housing in the so-called 2K spray process manufactured. This means that a first component has an inner, solid layer of the housing forms and that a second Component made of a soft, elastic, rubber-like material exists as an outer layer. By spray technology are Inner and outer layers firmly connected.

The soft, elastic outer layer is also in the range of Mounting thread for forming an integral sealing surface educated. This means that on the insertion of otherwise necessary sealing rings or similar sealant can be dispensed with.

in the Area of the plane surfaces is a standard recess or a standard breakthrough within the inner, solid, harder ones Layer. This recess or the respective openings are Covered by the soft, elastic outer layer and locked. That means, also in the Anschraubbereich of applied Sockets is the soft, rubbery plastic component. As a result, on the one hand, a seal to the socket body without additional seal causes. On the other hand is through the standard shape of the recess or the breakthrough in the area the socket assembly requires only one injection mold. Using simple punching tools can then be considered the standard breakthroughs or standard recesses, the z. B. are formed in the form of blind holes, openings for different socket variants with different ones Mounting dimensions introduced and fixed these cans become. There is also the possibility of subsequent to open an area closed by the outer layer, to arrange another socket or a switching element.

At long last The soft outer layer also forms an anti-slip device in the area of the feet, which is an integral element represent the outer housing.

The Breakthrough surfaces in the hard inner plastic material can on opposite flat surface sides z. B. be formed at two or four places. The breakthrough areas be in the field of later use of sockets or Switches completely with the softer outer layer material locked. Depending on the type of insulation element and possible existing fasteners consists, as already stated, the Possibility to adapt by simply punching make. Should only one or no outlet with a corresponding Series, the breakthrough area can be defined by the outer, softer material also remain closed.

The Invention will be described below with reference to an embodiment and explained in more detail with the aid of figures become.

in this connection demonstrate:

1 an embodiment of a completed to a dome luminaire lamp body in side view and sectional view;

2 an illustration of a refractor variant of a correspondingly completed lamp body in side views and sectional view;

3 a perspective view of a dome variant with two opposite sockets in hinged lid design;

4 a representation similar to that after 3 but with connecting elements which have a screw cap;

5 a dome luminaire variant with mushroom-shaped cover;

6 a three-dimensional representation of a refractor variant with recognizable unfolded hook-shaped holder for hanging attachment;

7 an embodiment of a lamp with outer reflector and adapter ring and

8th Side view and section along the line AA of a lamp body with carrying handle and cable holder.

The lights shown in the embodiment all have a lamp body with a cap-like outer casing 1 , z. B. made in 2K spray technology, on. This cap-like outer casing 1 has a fastening thread directed towards the open side 2 ,

This fastening thread 2 serves to record and hold one according to 1 illustrated cylindrical hood 5 ,

On the outside of the cap base of the cap-like outer casing 1 is a suspension 9 , z. B. provided in the form of an eyelet or a hook.

This suspension 9 can, as compared from the 1 and 2 it can be seen to be designed to be foldable.

In the cap-like outer casing 1 is a recording 4 used, which has a z. B. plug connection for the lamp 3 includes.

The recording 4 has as preferred integral part of an inner reflector 6 on, with the inner reflector 6 has a spherical, ie spherical segment shape and circumferentially and in terms of height with the cap-like outer casing 1 towards the dome 5 concludes.

In the room essentially below the inner reflector 6 are other resources, eg. B. a ballast or ignitor for the bulb 3 located.

Essentially centric is at the bottom or the bottom of the inner reflector 6 a version 8th mounted, responsible for the power supply and the mechanical hold of the bulb 3 provides.

On the cap bottom are feet 10 molded, for the purpose of the standing operation of the corresponding lamp. The feet 10 have a slip protection. formed by the soft, elastic outer layer of the 2K spray material.

At least one peripheral portion of the outer housing 1 is a plane surface 11 formed, which is the inclusion of a cable gland 7 or a power outlet 12 (see eg 2 ) serves. The inner reflector 6 can be used to optimize the efficiency of the respective luminaire in conjunction with the illuminant used 3 be subjected to a height adjustment.

The Attachment of the recording as an insert is done via locking means on the inside of the cap base, where it applies, openings of the cap bottom under the aspect of the operational safety with splash water influence to avoid.

The fastening thread 2 is as an internal thread in a flange-like transitional area 13 of the outer casing 1 formed, wherein the inner reflector 6 with a radially encircling end edge 14 Self-centering on an inner circumferential step 15 the flange-like transition region 13 sits or rests there.

About the fastening thread 2 can, as is clear from the figures, a hood 5 be fixed in various forms. Likewise, however, is the attachment of a refractor or an external reflector 50 conceivable.

With the help of the fastening thread 2 can in one embodiment, an annular adapter 16 be fixed, which z. As a cone or a clamping ring for holding a refractor 50 includes.

With the help of the adapter 16 it is also possible, the position of the protective cap or the refractor or reflector with respect to the position of the bulb 3 to change.

Also On the circumference, the fastening thread can be the soft, elastic Have outer layer, so that eliminates a separate seal.

The plane surfaces 11 on the cap-like outer casing 1 can, such. B. in the 2 . 3 or 4 shown to be formed opposite each other and each a socket 12 (also with screw cap version to 4 ) take up. If the power supply is looped through the internal wiring, multiple lights can be operated on a single external power outlet, which is particularly advantageous for construction sites with not widely accessible and sufficiently available building electricity supply.

The material for the cap-like outer casing 1 is preferably selected impact or shock resistant and has a coating, for. B. from an elastomeric mass. The case with hard core and soft outer layer is made by a two-component injection technique.

There is also the possibility of free space between the recording 4 and the insides of the cap-like outer casing 1 to introduce shock or impact absorbing agents.

The 8th shows a side view and a sectional view along the line AA of a lamp body with hood, wherein the cap-like outer casing 1 a carrying handle holder 51 , preferably made as a plastic injection molded part, is provided. The carrying handle holder 51 is by screwing with the cap-like outer casing 1 connectable. Preferably, openings are used here 61 the inclusion of screws to the Tragebügelaufnahme with the cap-like outer casing 1 and there existing feet that receive the fastening thread of the screws to connect.

Of course Here are other types of connections, z. B. by positive locking or material connection conceivable.

Laterally, the carrying handle receptacle 51 two opposite cylindrical extensions 52 on.

These cylindrical extensions 52 take sleeve sections 53 of the carrying handle 54 on. The two lateral legs of the carrying handle 54 can be bent up for assembly or disassembly of the carrying handle relative to the cylindrical extensions and into the hollow cylindrical body of the cylindrical extension 52 be introduced. Inside the cylindrical extension 52 acts a locking mechanism 62 with locking surfaces in the respective sleeve section 53 of the carrying handle 54 together. In this way, the angle of the carrying handle relative to the longitudinal axis or section line AA can be changed in predetermined latching steps. The locking mechanism then holds the carrying handle in the selected angular position at least until such time as no greater force acts than that which ensures the self-locking of the locking mechanism.

In the clear space of the carrying handle 54 there is a cable receiving flange 55 which also z. B. by screwing with the Tragebügelaufnahme 51 is connectable.

The cable receiving flange 55 has an elongated cylinder portion which merges into an annular flange having an upper edge 56 forms.

The space below the upper edge 56 serves as a rewinding room for a in the 8th not shown cable.

A slot-shaped opening 57 picks up a cable section.

In the cavity 58 of the cable receiving flange 55 then the cable end can be inserted with cable connector and held there. For this purpose, preferably located in the cable receiving flange and / or in the carrying handle mounting holes, which are the plug contacts z. B. correspond to a standard earthing contact.

The underside of the carrying handle 54 has several recessed grips 59 for safe transport of the lamp. At least one hole 60 , the preferably in the center of gravity or in the middle of the connecting web of the carrying handle 54 is introduced, the inclusion of fasteners, z. As a hook or a mounting lug (not shown).

By the measures described above, a standard lamp body can be retrofitted with a Tragebügelaufnahme together with Kabelaufnahmeflansch, so that there is an adaptation to other applications without a new purchase of a lamp is pending. The quasi cable drum located in the space below the carrying handle makes it possible to securely hold the connecting cable to the lamp body. To facilitate winding up in an easy way, the carrying handle becomes 54 pivoted in a substantially vertical position with respect to the longitudinal axis of the lamp body. After the cable is located according to its length on the cable receptacle, a swinging back of the carrying handle takes place. Due to the close spacing of the longitudinal legs of the carrying handle relative to the upper edge 56 the cable receiving flange results in additional security of the cable against unwanted rolling, z. B. during transport of the lamp.

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cap-like outer casing

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mounting thread

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Lamp

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admission

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Hood

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internal reflector

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Grommet

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version

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Suspension / Hook / eye

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stand

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plane surface

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socket

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flange-type transition region

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terminal edge

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gradation

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adapter

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Refractor / reflector

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Carrying handle recording

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cylindrical extension

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sleeve section

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carrying handle

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Kabelaufnahmeflansch

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upper edge

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slotted opening

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cavity

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grip

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drilling

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opening

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safety catch

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 102006047685 [0001]
• - US 6068388 A [0003]
• DE 10232449 A1 [0004]
• - DE 4417695 A1 [0005]
• - DE 20303377 U1 [0006, 0006]
• - DE 19859730 B4 [0007]

Claims (25)

Universal insertable and completable lamp body, comprising a cap-like outer housing with a fastening thread directed towards the open side and fixable on the outside of the cap floor hook or eye-shaped suspension means inside the housing a receptacle for at least one light source, resources such as ballast or ignitor, and Terminals for electrical contacting is provided, wherein the receptacle ( 4 ) is designed as a preassembled insert part, which has a with the cap-like outer housing ( 1 ) circumferential and height-locking spherical inner reflector ( 6 ), in the center of which the light source ( 3 ) is fastened, wherein in the space substantially below the inner reflector ( 6 ) the resources are arranged and the receptacle ( 4 ) with inner reflector ( 6 ) is positively and / or positively fastened to the inside of the cap base, characterized in that the cap-like outer casing ( 1 ) a carrying handle receptacle ( 51 ), which two opposite cylindrical extensions ( 52 ), the complementary sleeve sections ( 53 ) of a carrying handle ( 54 ) lock and swivel fix. Luminaire body according to claim 1, characterized in that the carrying handle receptacle ( 51 ) a surface for attaching a cable receiving flange ( 55 ), wherein the cable receiving flange ( 55 ) extends into the space inside the carrying handle. Luminaire body according to claim 2, characterized in that the cable receiving flange ( 55 ) an upper edge ( 56 ), which extends in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the lamp body. Luminaire body according to claim 3, characterized in that at least in the region of the edge ( 56 ) a slot-shaped opening ( 57 ) is provided for receiving a cable end. Luminaire body according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the cable receiving flange ( 55 ) a cavity ( 58 ) to receive a terminal of a cable, in particular a cable connector. Luminaire body according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrying handle has a substantially U-shape and a connecting leg recessed grips ( 59 ) having. Luminaire body according to claim 6, characterized in that in the region of the recessed grips ( 59 ) in the connecting leg a bore ( 60 ) is provided for a fastening hook or a fastening eye. Luminaire body according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the cap bottom outside feet ( 10 ) forming projections are formed. Luminaire body according to claim 8, characterized in that the carrying handle receptacle ( 51 ) Openings ( 61 ), which are formed on the side of the arrangement of the feet complementary to the Tragebügelaufnahme ( 51 ) preferably by screws on the outer housing and the feet ( 10 ) to fix. Luminaire body according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on at least one peripheral portion of the outer housing a plane surface ( 11 ) is formed, which the inclusion of cable glands ( 7 ), Sockets ( 12 ), Switching means or the like components. Luminaire body according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner reflector ( 6 ) or the recording ( 4 ) with inner reflector ( 6 ) relative to the position of the illuminant ( 3 ) is height adjustable. Luminaire body according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that this is both hanging can be used as well as standing. Luminaire body according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening thread ( 2 ) as an internal thread in a flange-like transition region ( 13 ) of the outer housing ( 1 ), wherein the inner reflector ( 6 ) with a radially circumferential end edge ( 14 ) self-centering on an inner circumferential step ( 15 ) of the flange-like transition region ( 13 ) sits or rests. Luminaire body according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that via the fastening thread ( 2 ) a hood ( 5 ) or protective cap of different design or geometric shape can be fixed. Luminaire body according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that on the fastening thread ( 2 ) a refractor or an external reflector ( 50 ) Different design or geometric shape can be fixed. Luminaire body according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the fastening thread ( 2 ) an annular adapter ( 16 ) is fixed, which a cone or a clamping ring for holding a hood ( 5 ), Protective cap, refractor or reflector ( 50 ). Luminaire body according to claim 16, characterized in that over the thread pairing between adapter ( 16 ) and fastening thread ( 2 ) the position of the protective cap, the refractor or the reflector with respect to the illuminant ( 3 ) is changeable. Luminaire body according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that this from a shock absorbing or impact resistant material or a having such outer coating. Luminaire body according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the free space between the receptacle ( 4 ) and the insides of the cap-like outer casing ( 1 ) shock or impact absorbing means are arranged. Luminaire body according to claim 10, characterized in that a plurality of plane surfaces ( 11 ) are preferably arranged opposite or angularly offset, wherein on or on the plane surfaces ( 11 ) Electrical means are attached, which allow a supply of several lights by looped circuit. Luminaire body according to claim 20, characterized in that the electrical means sockets ( 12 ) or cold device connections. Luminaire body according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer housing ( 1 ) consists of a two-component material with an inner, hard, hard layer and a soft, elastic, rubber-like outer layer, which are joined together by injection molding. Luminaire body according to claim 22, characterized that the soft, elastic, rubbery outer layer too in the region of the fastening thread to form an integral Sealing surface is formed. Luminaire body according to claim 10 and 22 or 23, characterized in that in the region of the plane surfaces a breakthrough or a recess in the inner, solid, hard Layer is provided, which of the soft, elastomeric outer layer is covered. Luminaire body according to claim 24, characterized that depending on the type, design and / or dimension of the respective installation element such as socket, switch or appliance connection by simply punching the soft outer layer one Adapted to the respective application.