DE102009022401A1 - Lamp, in particular wall lamp - Google Patents

Abstract

It is proposed a lamp (1), consisting of a base unit (3) as the first functional unit and a lamp housing (11) as a second functional unit, · wherein the base unit (3) is suitable for mounting in a commercially available flush-mounted device box (24) a converter (5) including control / regulating device, a connection unit (4) for power lines (28), an electrical connection socket (8) and a mounting plate (6) with connecting means for attachment to the flush-mounting box (24), and wherein the luminaire housing (11) has at least one luminous means (14), a window (15) for the exit of the generated light, an electrical plug (13) formed corresponding to the connecting bush (8) and connecting means (22) for attachment to the base unit (3 ) having.

Description

The invention relates to a luminaire, in particular wall light, for the electrical and mechanical connection to a commercially available flush-mounted device box (eg DIN 49073 ) with at least one light source, a window for the discharge of the generated light, with connection means for attachment to the flush-mounting box and with a connection unit for power lines.

From the DE 203 13 428 U1 is known from a mounting plate, a light-emitting diodes and possibly other electronic components printed circuit board with power supply lines, a light distribution panel and a frame with a light exit opening existing electric light known. The power supply lines are led to a substantially arranged behind the lamp electrical junction box, in which a connectable to the mains transformer is arranged. The connection cables of several luminaires behind a wall covering (tiles, tile mirrors) can be routed to a central connection point where a low-voltage source (transformer) is installed.

Of the Invention is based on the object, an optimized luminaire of specify the type mentioned above.

• • wobei das Basisgerät zur Montage in einer handelsüblichen UP-Gerätedose z. B. nach DIN 49073 geeignet ist, einen Konverter inklusive Steuer-/Regeleinrichtung, eine Anschlusseinheit für Netzleitungen, eine elektrische Anschlussbuchse und eine Montageplatte mit Verbindungsmitteln für die Befestigung an der UP-Gerätedose aufweist,
• • und wobei das Leuchtengehäuse mindestens ein Leuchtmittel, ein Fenster zum Austritt des erzeugten Lichts, einen korrespondierend zur Anschlussbuchse ausgebildeten elektrischen Stecker und Verbindungsmittel für die Befestigung am Basisgerät aufweist.

This object is achieved by a luminaire, consisting of a base unit as the first functional unit and a lamp housing as a second functional unit,

• • where the base unit for mounting in a standard flush-mounted device box z. B. after DIN 49073 is suitable, a converter including control / regulating device, a connection unit for power lines, an electrical connection socket and a mounting plate having connection means for attachment to the flush-mounting box,
• And wherein the luminaire housing has at least one luminous means, a window for the exit of the generated light, an electrical plug corresponding to the connection socket and connecting means for the attachment to the base unit.

The particular advantages of the invention are that due to the integration of the converter in the UP device socket a tasteful design with the smallest possible and flat design of the externally visible components of the luminaire, d. H. of the lamp housing, is made possible. Of the Use of energy-efficient lamps, which are usually one in comparison Require reduced voltage to the 230 V mains voltage becomes essential facilitated. Compared to common wall lights the cable outlet does not consist of a piece hanging out of the wall Installation cable, but the cable outlet is in the flush-mounted box integrated. This has advantages in terms of electrical safety in renovation, z. B. wallpapering the wall, d. H. Renovation work is a safe overpainting and subsequent free cutting ensured. by virtue of the secondary generated by the converter, disconnected from the mains, touchable low voltage must with regard to the externally visible building components of the luminaire no insulating Measures are taken and the degree of freedom to develop different design variants of the lamp is greatly increased.

One Another advantage is the fact that the connector system and the Fastening elements are designed such that on a base unit differently formed luminaire housing fastened are, for. B. luminaire housing different embodiment, Luminaire housing different designs or luminaire housing different dimensions. Furthermore, it is advantageous that the installer the installation and wiring of the base unit to a can perform very early in construction, while selecting the luminaire housing itself then later.

Of Furthermore, it is possible the design of the lamp housing according to one for sockets, switches, etc. already existing or to be developed flush-mounted installation program align. Another advantage is that the Danger of drilling the electrical line at the cable outlet when mounting the lamp is no longer given.

advantageous Embodiments of the invention are in the subclaims characterized.

The Invention will be described below with reference to the drawing Embodiments explained. Show it:

1 a basic version of the luminaire with base unit and luminaire housing in "exploded view",

2 a base unit suitable for connection to a home bus control system,

3 a luminaire housing with additional motion detector,

4 a luminaire housing with additional twilight sensor,

5 a remote-controlled luminaire housing,

6 a luminaire mounted in a flush-mounted box.

In 1 is a basic version of the lamp with the two functional units base unit and luminaire housing in "exploded view" shown. This for mounting in a standard flush-mounted box DIN 49073 suitable basic device 3 the light 1 has a mounting plate 6 on, on which a converter 5 including control / regulating device, a connection unit 4 for 230 V mains cables, one connection socket 8th and (optionally) bus lines are attached. By means of the converter 5 the reduction of the 230 V mains voltage takes place to the contactable low voltage which is suitable and desired for the operation of a luminous means. The mounting plate 6 has connection means for attachment to one in a wall 25 installed flush-mounted device socket 24 on, such as spring spars or holes for carrying / holding screws to be screwed with the flush-mounting box. Furthermore, the mounting plate has recesses 7 on which for the engagement of connecting means 22 , Preferably latching ("snapping") of resilient components of the lamp housing 11 serve.

The luminaire housing 11 has a printed circuit board 12 on which a plug 13 , at least one energy-efficient light source 14 and optionally a switching unit 18 are attached to turn ON / OFF the bulb. The plug 13 is corresponding to the connection socket 8th designed so that an electrical plug-in system 8th + 13 is formed and has a plurality of plug contacts, so as to the electrical components of the lamp housing 11 and the base unit 3 to connect with each other. It will be about the plug system 8th + 13 transmit both electrical voltages and - depending on the embodiment - additional control signals. As a light source 14 In particular, LEDs and NV (low voltage) halogen lamps can be used. It is also possible to use a plurality of differently colored LEDs to generate light of different colors. That of the light source 14 generated light radiates through a window 15 of the luminaire housing 11 , wherein the resulting light cone depending on the shape and dimensions of the window 16 schematically outlined. The already mentioned above, for engagement in the two recesses 7 the mounting plate 6 suitable two connecting means (spring elements) 22 are directly on the luminaire housing 11 respectively on a mounting plate of this lamp housing 11 assembled.

Compared to a conventional wall light, the proposal according to the invention is advantageously a fixed installation with the fixed assignment of phase and neutral of the network to certain contacts of the connection unit 4 , the connection socket 8th and the plug 13 , whereby a proper electrical connection is much easier.

In 2 a suitable for connection to a home-bus control system base unit is shown. In this variant is on the mounting plate 6 of the base unit 3 in addition to in 1 a basic version of a bus coupler 9 mounted for connection to a home bus control system. With the aid of these additional means, it is possible to turn ON / OFF the lamp 14 pretend over the bus. Furthermore, the light intensity and - when using several differently colored LEDs - the light color can be specified via the bus. The control signals received via the bus are from the bus coupler 9 transformed, the controller of the converter 5 fed in and over the plug contacts of the plug-in system 8th + 13 to be transmitted electrical voltages for influencing the bulb 14 converted in the desired manner.

The Bus system can be either a network with TP lines (twisted Pair), or also advantageous over the 230 V network (PL communication, power line) are operated. In this case are no additional terminals for the Bus required.

In 3 a luminaire housing with additional motion detector is shown. In this variant is on the circuit board 12 in addition to in 1 basic version shown a motion detector 20 including switching unit mounted. The luminaire housing 11 itself is with a for IR radiation respectively light permeable opening 17 Mistake. This makes it possible to turn ON / OFF the lamp 14 depending on the motion detector 20 (preferably passive infrared motion detector) preset signals to make / make. The control signals of the motion detector 20 are doing over the plug system 8th + 13 from the luminaire housing 11 to the base unit 3 transfer. Of course, the motion detector 20 as usual, provided with a twilight sensor, which ensures that the motion detector signal is processed only when a presettable brightness level (a predetermined twilight threshold) is exceeded. Furthermore, the motion detector 20 As usual, a timer to specify a desired switch-off delay on. Such, a luminaire housing 11 according to 3 exhibiting luminaire is suitable, for example, for use in corridors or in the house entrance area.

In 4 is a luminaire housing with additional dams compared to the basic version sensor shown. In this variant is on the circuit board 12 in addition to in 1 basic version shown a twilight sensor 21 including switching unit mounted. The luminaire housing 11 itself is with a light-permeable opening 17 Mistake. This makes it possible to turn ON / OFF the lamp 14 depending on the twilight sensor 21 preselected brightness levels (switch on if the brightness level set in the evening falls below below / switch off if the set brightness level in the morning is exceeded). The control signals of the twilight sensor 21 are doing over the plug system 8th + 13 from the luminaire housing 11 to the base unit 3 transfer. Such, a luminaire housing 11 according to 4 For example, the luminaire is suitable for use outdoors, such as access to a front door.

In 5 a remote-controlled luminaire housing is shown. In this variant is on the circuit board 12 in addition to in 1 basic version shown a receiver 19 - z. Eg radio receiver or IR receiver - for receiving wireless remote control signals from an external remote control 27 assembled. When using IR radiation as a medium for remote control of the lamp 1 is the luminaire housing 11 equipped with a window permeable to IR radiation. This makes it possible to turn ON / OFF the lamp 14 and optionally also the light intensity and the light color of the illuminant depending on the means of remote control 27 to specify generated signals. The one from the receiver 19 received drive signals are via the plug-in system 8th + 13 from the luminaire housing 11 to the base unit 3 transfer.

• • Grundausführung, wie in 1 gezeigt,
• • Grundausführung + Buskoppler 9 (Basisgerät 3 gemäß 2, Leuchtengehäuse 11 gemäß 1),
• • Grundausführung + Bewegungsmelder 20 (Basisgerät 3 gemäß 1, Leuchtengehäuse 11 gemäß 3),
• • Grundausführung + Dämmerungssensor 21 (Basisgerät 3 gemäß 1, Leuchtengehäuse 11 gemäß 4),
• • Grundausführung + Empfänger 19 (Basisgerät 3 gemäß 1, Leuchtengehäuse 11 gemäß 5),
• • Grundausführung + Buskoppler 9 + Bewegungsmelder 20 (Basisgerät 3 gemäß 2, Leuchtengehäuse 11 gemäß 3).

In 6 is a lamp mounted in a flush-mounted box. The light shown here corresponds 1 an embodiment with the essential of the above under the 2 - 5 treated additional building components, such as bus couplers 9 (see also 2 ), Motion detector 20 (see also 3 ) and receiver 19 for wireless remote control signals (see also 5 ). Accordingly, a 230 V power line 28 and a bus line 29 with the connection unit 4 connected. Of course, other alternative embodiments of the lamp can be realized in a variety of ways, such as

• • Basic version, as in 1 shown,
• • Basic version + Bus Coupler 9 (Basic unit 3 according to 2 , Luminaire housing 11 according to 1 )
• • basic version + motion detector 20 (Basic unit 3 according to 1 , Luminaire housing 11 according to 3 )
• • Basic version + twilight sensor 21 (Basic unit 3 according to 1 , Luminaire housing 11 according to 4 )
• • basic version + receiver 19 (Basic unit 3 according to 1 , Luminaire housing 11 according to 5 )
• • Basic version + Bus Coupler 9 + Motion detector 20 (Basic unit 3 according to 2 , Luminaire housing 11 according to 3 ).

It is also a basic version without switching unit 18 verifiable.

According to an expedient embodiment of the light described above, the electrical connection socket 8th as a jack and the electrical connector 13 be designed as a jack. Such jack / jack systems are well known with shaft diameters of the 2.5 mm (micro jack), 3.5 mm (mini jack), 5.2 mm, and 6.35 mm jack connectors in two-pole, three-pole, and four-pole embodiments and are z. B. used in headphone connections or power supplies.

According to a further expedient embodiment of the light described above, the electrical connection socket 8th as RCA jack and the electric plug 13 be designed as a RCA plug. Such cinch jack / RCA connector systems are also well known under the name "RCA Jack" and are widely used in conjunction with coaxial cables in the audio and video field.

The two above-mentioned plug-in systems have the advantage that the luminaire housing 11 opposite the base unit 3 can be twisted, in this way, from the bulb 14 generated light cone 16 adjust as desired or align. This is also advantageously possible during operation of the lamp. In a square-shaped luminaire housing 11 can z. B. in 90 ° steps attaching the lamp housing to the base unit 3 to determine whether the light beam is to be directed down, up, to the right or to the left.

1

Lamp, especially wall light

2

3

basic unit as the first functional unit

4

connection unit for 230 V mains cables and (optional) bus cables

5

converter including control unit

6

mounting plate

7

recesses for locking the connecting elements (spring elements)

8th

socket of the plug-in system

9

Bus Coupler for a home bus control system (control of light color)

10

11

luminaire housing as a second functional unit

12

circuit board

13

plug of the plug-in system

14

Lamp, in particular LED, NV halogen lamp

15

window to the exit of a cone of light

16

light cone

17

opening for motion detector and / or twilight sensor

18

switching unit

19

receiver for wireless remote control signals (radio receiver, IR receiver)

20

motion detector including switching unit

21

twilight sensor including switching unit

22

spring element

23

24

UP device socket

25

wall

26

27

remote control

28

230 V power line

29

bus line

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 20313428 U1 [0002]

Cited non-patent literature

• - DIN 49073 [0001]
• - DIN 49073 [0004]
• - DIN 49073 [0016]

Claims (10)

Lamp ( 1 ), consisting of a basic device ( 3 ) as the first functional unit and a luminaire housing ( 11 ) as a second functional unit, - wherein the base unit ( 3 ) for mounting in a standard flush-mounted box ( 24 ) is suitable, a converter ( 5 ) including control / regulation device, a connection unit ( 4 ) for power lines ( 28 ), an electrical connection socket ( 8th ) and a mounting plate ( 6 ) with connection means for attachment to the flush-mounted box ( 24 ), and wherein the luminaire housing ( 11 ) at least one lamp ( 14 ), a window ( 15 ) to the exit of the generated light, a corresponding to the connection socket ( 8th ) formed electrical connector ( 13 ) and connecting means ( 22 ) for attachment to the base unit ( 3 ) having. Luminaire according to claim 1, characterized in that the luminaire housing ( 11 ) a switching unit ( 18 ) for switching the light source on / off ( 14 ) having. Luminaire according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the luminaire housing ( 11 ) a receiver ( 19 ) for wireless remote control signals. Luminaire according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the luminaire housing ( 11 ) a motion detector ( 20 ) including switching unit. Luminaire according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the luminaire housing ( 11 ) a twilight sensor ( 21 ) including switching unit. Luminaire according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base unit ( 3 ) a bus coupler ( 9 ) and a connection unit ( 4 ) for bus lines ( 29 ) having. Luminaire according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the use of at least one LED as lighting means ( 14 ). Luminaire according to one of claims 1-6, characterized by the use of at least one low-voltage halogen lamp as a lighting means ( 4 ). Luminaire according to one of claims 1-8, characterized in that the electrical connection socket ( 8th ) as a jack and the electrical connector ( 13 ) are designed as a jack. Luminaire according to one of claims 1-8, characterized in that the electrical connection socket ( 8th ) as RCA jack and the electrical connector ( 13 ) are designed as RCA plugs.