DE102014100796A1 - Cable receiving device wall and cable receiving device - Google Patents

Abstract

The subject of the present invention relates to a cable receiving device wall (1) for a cable receiving device (10) for covering, guiding and / or mechanically relieving received cables, which by at least partially surrounding at least one cable receiving space (K) extending in a cable main direction (K) defined, which is formed of a first material, in particular of a first, flexible, bendable, not self-supporting and / or non-dimensionally stable material (A) is formed, wherein at and / or in the cable receiving device wall (1) at least one Anformung (5) and / or recess (7) for forming at least one receiving space (9) is formed. In addition, the subject of the present invention relates to a cable receiving device (10) having a cable receiving device wall (1).

Description

The invention relates to a cable receiving device wall for a cable receiving device for covering, guiding and / or mechanically relieving received cables according to claim 1.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a cable receiving device for covering, guiding and / or mechanically relieving received cables according to claim 2.

Various cable channels, cable trays or cable ducts and the like are known from the prior art. It is a system for laying electrical cables. The known solutions serve to protect and the mechanical discharge of the male cable. There are u.a. Also known fire protection cable ducts.

From the EP 1 187 281 A2 For example, a fire-proof cable duct is known, which is formed from a composite material consisting of a non-metallic fire protection material reinforced with a metal insert. The fire protection material consists of a plastic that forms a heat-insulating insulation layer under the action of heat. The metal insert consists of apertured sheet metal. The cable duct is made by making an apertured metal insert, coating the metal insert with a thermally foaming plastic, and fabricating the cable channel from the composite material so produced.

Other cable channels are, for example, from the DE 2901289 C2 or the US 2012/0071029 A1 known.

In the known solutions, the cable channels are inflexible and very rigid, so that they u.a. realize a corresponding mechanical relief for the recorded channels. As a result, the known cable ducts can be adapted to more complex conditions only with great difficulty and with much effort and additional separating and folding steps. In addition, the previously known cable channels are less visually appealing.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a cable receiving device wall for a cable guide and a cable receiving device that is flexible and visually appealing.

These and other objects are achieved by a cable receiving device wall according to claim 1 and a cable receiving device according to claim 2.

Advantageous developments of the invention are indicated in the dependent claims or are given below in connection with the description of the figures.

The invention includes the technical teaching that in a cable receiving device for a cable receiving device for covering, guiding and / or mechanically relieving received cables, which defines by at least partially surrounding surrounding at least one extending in a cable main direction cable receiving space formed of a first material is formed, in particular from a first, flexible, bendable, not self-supporting and / or non-dimensionally stable material is provided that at least one Anformung and / or recess is formed on and / or in the Kabelaufnahmeeinrichtungswandung for forming at least one receiving space. The receiving space is designed, for example, as a reinforcement receiving space, as a cable receiving space, as a conductor receiving space and / or as an application receiving space. The cable receiving device wall is preferably formed in one piece. In this case, the cable receiving device wall surrounds the cable receiving space in one embodiment in its entirety. In another embodiment, the cable receiving device wall has a cable extending in the cable main slot in the circumference and along the cable main direction. The end regions of the cable receiving device wall formed by the slot overlap in one embodiment, in particular in the circumferential direction. In another embodiment, the end portions are circumferentially spaced from each other. The cable receiving device wall is preferably formed of a material. In another embodiment, the cable receiving device wall is formed of a plurality of materials, for example a composite material. In one embodiment, a molding is provided. In another embodiment, a plurality of projections are provided. Again, an embodiment provides a recess. Still other embodiments provide multiple recesses. In still other embodiments, a combination of at least one projection and at least one recess is provided. The projections / recesses extend in a design in cable main direction. In a further embodiment, the projections / recesses extend over the entire length of the wall in the cable main direction. One embodiment provides that the projections / recesses are provided on the outside and / or inside of the cable receiving device wall. The Formations / recesses are circumferentially closed in one embodiment. In other embodiments, the projections / recesses are circumferentially open. Preferably, a plurality of differently shaped projections / recesses are provided. The cable receiving device wall has a plurality of receiving spaces in one embodiment. For example, a space is formed for reinforcement. Another room is designed for an application. Yet another space is provided, for example, for a fluid such as a cooling medium - gaseous or liquid. The space for the fluid is preferably completely surrounded by the corresponding wall. For example, as the fluid air, compressed air, water or the like can be passed through the corresponding wall. For example, heat can also be dissipated via a corresponding space, which is designed, for example, as a channel. In one embodiment, it is provided that the reinforcement receiving space is formed as a reinforcement receiving space protruding from the receiving wall, that is to say from the cable receiving device wall, extending substantially in the cable main direction, which is defined by at least one reinforcement wall at least partially surrounding the reinforcement receiving space. Yet another embodiment provides that the receiving wall / cable receiving device wall and / or the reinforcing receiving space or another space in the cable receiving device wall are integrally formed. In addition, it is provided in one embodiment that the reinforcing wall protrudes into the cable receiving space of the receiving wall, so that outwardly the cable receiving device is bounded by the outer surface of the receiving wall. In addition, it is provided in one embodiment that the receiving wall and / or the reinforcing wall has at least partially a C-shaped cross-section to arrange through a slot thus formed in the respective wall cable or the reinforcement in the respective space or a more flexible space create. More precisely, the space formed or defined by the respective wall has a C-shape in cross-section. The corresponding wall is thus C-shaped. Through the slot can subsequently introduce corresponding reinforcements and / or electrical conductors in the respective wall. In addition, it is provided in one embodiment that the receiving wall and / or the reinforcing wall at least partially have a cross section in the manner of a hollow tube, in particular have an O or annular cross-section or form to define an at least partially closed space. More precisely, the space formed or defined by the respective wall has an O-shape in cross-section. The corresponding wall is thus shaped in an O-shape. Furthermore, an embodiment provides that the cable receiving space and / or the reinforcing receiving space are formed spirally.

The invention includes the technical teaching that in a cable receiving device for covering, guiding and / or mechanically relieving received cables comprising at least one cable receiving device wall, in particular comprising at least one extending in a cable main direction cable receiving space through at least one of the cable receiving space The receiving wall is formed from a first, in particular flexible, bendable, non-self-supporting and / or non-dimensionally stable, material, and / or further comprising at least one substantially extending in cable main direction reinforcement of a second, dimensionally stable , in particular a self-supporting and / or bendable, material on and / or in the receiving wall and / or at least one electrical conductor and / or in the receiving wall to a flexible cable guide to realize. The cable receiving device wall thus corresponds to the receiving wall of the cable receiving device.

In one embodiment, the cable receiving device includes a cable receiving device wall as described above. Furthermore, the cable receiving device comprises at least one reinforcement and / or at least one electrical conductor.

In one embodiment, at least one electrical conductor is provided. This is preferably designed as a wire and / or stranded wire. In other embodiments, the electrical conductor is designed as a band or rail. In particular, the conductor has no further sheathing such as an insulating sheath. Thus, the electrical conductor is integrated in the wall of the cable receiving device and / or connected to this. Preferably, the electrical conductor extends over the entire length of the wall in the cable main direction. The electrical conductor is at least partially freely accessible, in particular at recesses and / or projections. This means that the electrical conductor is at least partially not completely surrounded by the wall. Preferably, the wall has openings or recesses, in which the electrical conductor is exposed for further electrical contact. Preferably, two electrical conductors are provided in the wall, in particular two separately arranged electrical conductors for conducting gegenpoligem, electric current. In other embodiments, other conductors or leads, For example, conductors for conducting fluids and / or data lines for routing data provided. In yet other embodiments, other data lines and / or current-carrying connections or lines are provided or integrated. Thus, for example, fiber optic cable, carbon fiber cable, optical fiber and the like can be provided. Also, heat conductors can be provided. In the following, the exemplary embodiments listed above are always included when referring to electrical conductors, unless it is separately pointed out that only the electrical conductors and no other conductors or lines are meant. Preferably, the electrical conductors or general lines are both exposed at a common or adjacent location, so that an electrical connection for further applications is realized. In particular, the two electrical conductors are exposed in a recess and / or Anformung. Preferably, the recess and / or Anformung is provided on an outer surface of the wall, so that the electrical contact is possible from the outside. Furthermore, it is provided in one embodiment that the recess comprises two different recesses. Preferably, a design is formed along the outer surface in the cable main direction outwardly open recess, for example in the manner of a guide, a groove, a wall not completely penetrating slot or the like. A further recess and / or Anformung is provided in this first recess in the manner of a guide or groove. The further recess and / or Anformung is, for example, deeper than the first recess / Anformung formed in the wall material. Preferably, at least one electrical conductor is exposed to the outside in the region of the further recess / formation. Preferably, two electrical conductors or lines are provided, both of which are exposed to the outside in the region of the further recess / Anformung. In other embodiments, other lines or conductors, such as fluid conductors, data conductors, heat conductors or the like are provided. Preferably, a plurality of first recesses / projections and / or a plurality of further recesses / projections are provided. In one embodiment, at least one of the recesses / projections for an electrical and / or mechanical connection of other applications from the outside to the wall is formed. Yet another embodiment provides that at least one end-side region or end-side region of the cable receiving device has an electrical and / or mechanical connection device for an external energy or power supply. In other embodiments, it is also possible to provide other data and / or current-conducting feeds, even even fluid feed lines. Preferably, the connecting device is designed in the manner of a plug or a suitable socket. The connecting device is in electrical contact with the at least one electrical conductor, preferably with all electrical conductors in connection. Thus, an electrical power supply of the electrical conductors can be realized. For a mechanical connection of the applications and / or the external power supply corresponding mechanical connecting elements are provided. In one embodiment, the mechanical fasteners include clip terminals. In other embodiments, the mechanical connection elements are formed as a press fit. Yet other embodiments provide an anti-rotation and / or a positioning aid, so that in the mechanical connection also an electrical connection is realized. Again, an embodiment provides an anti-rotation, for example in the form of a guide wedge. Thus, incorrect assembly is excluded. Yet another embodiment provides on the wall further connecting elements for connecting the wall or the cable receiving device to a house wall or other external surfaces. For example, adhesive strips, screws or other connecting means are provided.

Under a cable receiving device are all device for receiving electric cables to understand the tunnel or shaft-like, however, which cross section are formed. In particular, cable ducts, cable ducts, cable panels, cable (empty) pipes, cable sheaths and the like are to be understood by the cable receiving device according to the invention.

The cable receiving device has a main extension direction, which corresponds to a cable main direction. Compared with the extension in the cable main direction, the extensions in the other directions of the cable receiving device are smaller, in particular by at least a factor of 2, more preferably by a factor of 5, even more preferably by a factor of 10 and most preferably more than a factor of 15.

The entire cable receiving device is dimensionally stable or shaping. In this case, the cable receiving device is bendable, in particular plastically bendable, so that the cable receiving device permanently retains the shape in which it is bent. In particular, the cable receiving device in each shaped form permanently dimensionally stable and / or self-supporting. In this case, the cable receiving device has a cable receiving space or a plurality of cable receiving spaces, which are defined by a respective receiving wall. The respective receiving wall surrounds the cable receiving space circumferentially at least partially, preferably fully. The receiving wall is made of any bendable and / or moldable Material formed. Preferably, the material is flexible and / or non-self-supporting, so that the receiving wall can bend or shape as desired. In order to realize a self-supporting or dimensionally stable cable receiving device, a further reinforcement or several reinforcements is provided. The respective reinforcement is formed of a bendable, dimensionally stable material, for example of a stable plastic or metal. The shape of the reinforcement is designed so that it is plastically deformable and at the same time dimensionally stable and / or self-supporting. In a preferred embodiment, the respective reinforcement is designed as a cylinder rod, as a hollow tube, as a wire or the like.

Yet another embodiment provides that an application, in particular an application with at least one electrical conductor, is mechanically and / or electrically connected to at least one electrical conductor on the receiving wall. An application is formed in one embodiment as a decorative element, for example as a mechanical decorative element and / or as an electrical decorative element. In one embodiment, the decorative element comprises a luminous element. The lighting element comprises a light bulb, an LED, an LCD display, a laser pointer or another optical unit. Another embodiment provides a socket unit for electrically and / or mechanically connecting the application to the wall. The socket unit is formed in one embodiment in the application and / or the corresponding recess / projections on the wall of the cable receiving device. The application has, at an end formed for connection to the cable receiving device wall, a projection or recess corresponding to the recess / molding. In this way, a secure connection is realized. The application has corresponding corresponding electrical conductors, which interact with the corresponding conductors of the cable receiving device.

In one embodiment, the reinforcement is arranged in a reinforcement receiving space formed in and / or on the receiving wall. The receiving wall is preferably formed as a passage opening, for example as an uninterrupted or interrupted passage opening extending in the cable main direction. The reinforcement receiving space in one embodiment is completely integrated with the cable receiving device wall so that the reinforcement receiving space does not project beyond the wall.

Furthermore, an embodiment provides that the reinforcement receiving space and / or the recess / Anformung for the application and / or the electrical conductor is formed as protruding from the receiving wall, extending substantially in the cable main direction reinforcing receiving space or general receiving space, which by at least one Defines the reinforcing receiving space or receiving space at least partially circumferentially surrounding reinforcing wall or wall. The wall is preferably fully closed. In other embodiments, the wall is at least partially not fully closed, but at least partially has a slot. In this way can be an electrical conductor and / or a gain subsequently introduced or removed through the slot.

In a further embodiment, the receiving wall (s), the recesses / formations and / or the reinforcing space is / are integrally formed. Preferred is a one-piece design. In other embodiments, a multi-part embodiment is provided. In this case, for example, further receiving spaces are attached to an existing cable channel, preferably permanently attached. The attachment is preferably carried out in an interior of the cable channel.

In another embodiment, it is provided that the reinforcement space and / or the receiving space for the at least one electrical conductor is formed as a reinforcing space projecting from the receiving wall or the cable guide wall and extending substantially in the cable main direction, which at least partially surrounds the reinforcement space circumferentially surrounding reinforcing wall is defined.

Yet another embodiment provides that the reinforcement wall and / or the wall surrounding the electrical conductor of the corresponding receiving space in the cable receiving space protrudes from the receiving wall, so that outwardly the cable receiving device is bounded by the outer surface of the receiving wall. Outwardly, the cable receiving device is limited only by the corresponding cable receiving device wall. Accordingly, the corresponding wall of the respective receiving space protrudes. Preferably, the cable receiving device is designed as a hose-in-hose device. Accordingly, an inner tube is provided inside an outer tube. The inner tube is preferably fixed to an inner side of the outer tube, preferably integrated. Instead of a tube, in one embodiment, a tube, in particular with an arbitrary cross-section, or other line elements is provided, for example a sheath - with or without a slot - or the like. The outer tube is intended for receiving cables and the like. In one embodiment, this has holders, clips and the like for fastening the accommodated cables. The inner tube preferably has the reinforcement. In this case, the reinforcement is preferably encapsulated by the inner tube, so that the reinforcement is permanently arranged in the cable receiving device.

It is also provided in another embodiment that the receiving wall and / or the reinforcing wall at least partially has a C-shaped cross-section or forms to be arranged through a slot thus formed in the respective wall cable or the reinforcement in the respective space or to create a more flexible space. More precisely, the space formed or defined by the respective wall has a C-shape in cross-section. The corresponding wall is thus C-shaped. Through the slot can subsequently introduce corresponding reinforcements and / or electrical conductors in the respective wall.

In addition, it is provided in one embodiment that the receiving wall and / or the reinforcing wall at least partially have a cross section in the manner of a hollow tube, in particular have an O or annular cross-section or form to define an at least partially closed space. More precisely, the space formed or defined by the respective wall has an O-shape in cross-section. The corresponding wall is thus shaped in an O-shape.

An embodiment also provides that the wall cross-sections are made constant over the length of the cable receiving device in the cable main direction. In other embodiments, the wall cross section or the thickness of the wall varies. One embodiment provides that the wall cross section varies in the circumferential direction such that a radial distance from a central axis to the inner surface and / or the outer surface of the cable receiving device wall varies.

Further, it is provided in one embodiment that the cable receiving space and / or the reinforcing receiving space are formed spirally. In this way, longer conductors, reinforcements, etc. can be arranged in a compact cable receiving device.

A further embodiment provides that the reinforcement is designed as an at least temporarily plastically deformable, dimensionally stable element. Other materials are conceivable. For example, the reinforcement is formed, at least in sections, from a memory material which, for example, can be bent or deformed back into an original shape by heat or cold.

The respective wall or the wall profile can be created as a casting mold or produced with a casting mold. It is provided that the wall cross-section is not formed constant at least in one direction.

Further, measures improving the invention are specified in the subclaims or will become apparent from the following description of at least one embodiment of the invention, which is shown schematically in the figures. All resulting from the claims, the description or the drawing features and / or advantages, including design details, spatial arrangement and method steps may be essential to the invention both in itself and in a variety of combinations. In the figures, the same or similar components are identified by the same or similar reference numerals.

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1 1 is a schematic perspective view of a detail of a first embodiment of a cable receiving device according to the invention;

2 schematically in a cross-sectional view of the embodiment according to 1 .

3 1 is a schematic perspective view of a section of a second embodiment of a cable receiving device according to the invention;

4 schematically in a cross-sectional view of the embodiment according to 3 .

5 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a third embodiment of a cable receiving device according to the invention;

6 schematically in a plan view a shaped, self-supporting, stable cable receiving device,

7 schematically in a plan view of the cable receiving device according to 6 with additional elements,

8th schematically in plan view an embodiment of a cable receiving device as a cable panels,

9 schematically in a sectional view a Kabelaufnahmeeinrichtungswandung alone in a first embodiment,

10 schematically in a sectional view a Kabelaufnahmeeinrichtungswandung alone in another embodiment,

11 2 schematically shows a section of an embodiment of a cable receiving device with a connected application,

12 schematically a cross section through the embodiment according to 11 .

13 FIG. 2 schematically a cross section through a cable receiving device with a connecting element designed as a clip connection in combination and in an exploded view; FIG.

14 1 schematically an exemplary embodiment of a cable receiving device in combination and with individual components shown,

15 2 schematically shows a section of an embodiment of a cable receiving device with a connected application,

16 schematically a partially sectioned view of the embodiment according to 15 .

17 schematically an exploded view of an end portion of the application 15 .

18 1 is a schematic perspective view of a detail of another embodiment of a cable receiving device with a connected application;

19 2 schematically shows two views of a section of the cable guide device wall in the area for connection to an application,

20 schematically a section of the for the embodiment according to 19 shown application,

21 schematically an electrical replacement diagram of the application after 19 and 20 .

22 schematically a perspective view of a connection region of the cable guide device,

23 schematically a cross section through a part of the connection area according to 22 .

24 schematically an electrical equivalent circuit diagram of the connection area after 21 and 22 .

25 1 schematically shows a perspective view of an embodiment of an application as a plug,

26 schematically in a cross-sectional view of the embodiment according to 25 .

27 schematically an embodiment of a counterpart for the application according to a perspective view 25 and 26 .

28 schematically in a cross-sectional view of the embodiment according to 27 and

29 schematically a connection area in an enlarged detail view.

The 1 to 29 show in various views and different degrees of detail various embodiments of a cable receiving device according to the invention 1 or a cable receiving device 10 with a cable receiving device wall 1 , partly with applications 110 , The cable receiving device 10 is as a flexible, dimensionally stable cable receiving device 10 educated. The cable receiving device 10 includes at least one cable receiving space 20 in which one or more cables are arranged. The at least one cable receiving space 20 extends in a cable main direction K. Here is the cable receiving space 20 circumferentially - at least partially - of the receiving wall 30 bounded, which serves as a cable receiving device wall 1 acts. The receiving wall 30 is formed of a flexible material A, which is deformable. For example, the flexible material is a flexible plastic or the like. To a dimensional stability of the cable receiving device 10 to realize is a reinforcement 40 provided, which is formed of a dimensionally stable material B. The material B is for example a metallic material, for example formed as a wire. The reinforcement 40 is in a corresponding gain receiving space 50 arranged. The reinforcement receiving space 50 is in and / or at the receiving wall 30 educated. Here is the gain-receiving space 50 circumferentially - at least partially - of the reinforcing wall 60 limited. The reinforcement wall 60 is preferably made of the same material as the receiving wall 30 educated. Here are the two walls 30 . 60 preferably integrated, in particular integrally formed with each other. The reinforcement wall 60 is completely in the receiving wall 30 integrated and / or projecting from this or excellent. Below are some embodiments of the flexible and dimensionally stable cable receiving device 10 described.

The 1 shows schematically in a perspective view a detail of a first embodiment of a cable receiving device according to the invention 10 , 2 schematically shows in a cross-sectional view of the embodiment according to 1 , The cable receiving device 10 is as a conduit 10a or hose formed. This shows the empty pipe 10a a hollow cylindrical shape with a circular ring cross section. The receiving wall 30 is about the length of the cable receiving device 10 , that is, in cable main direction K, constant. The reinforcement receiving space 60 also has a hollow cylindrical shape with a circular ring cross section. In this case, the amplification receiving space protrudes 50 inside the cable storage room 20 from an inside of the receiving wall 30 from. The two walls 30 . 60 are formed in one piece. Thus, both walls 30 . 60 made of the same flexible material A. The flexible material A is here designed as metal, hard plastic, soft plastic or rubber. The reinforcement 40 is in 2 formed as a metal wire, plastic wire, spring steel wire or the like. The dimension of reinforcement 40 is on the cable receiving space 20 or the receiving wall 30 tuned, so that a total of a dimensionally stable cable receiving device 10 is realized. The cable receiving device 10 is thus designed as a pipe-in pipe device or hose-in hose device.

The 3 shows schematically in a perspective view a detail of a second embodiment of a cable receiving device according to the invention 10 , The 4 schematically shows in a cross-sectional view of the embodiment according to 3 , The embodiment according to 3 and 4 differs mainly characterized by the embodiment 1 and 2 that the receiving wall 30 is not closed circumferentially, but a slot 31 having, wherein the corresponding end portions 32 passing through the slot 31 are formed overlap in the present embodiment. In other embodiments, the end regions overlap 32 Not. Thus, cables can also be in the transverse direction through the slot-like opening or the slot 31 the receiving wall 30 in the cable receiving space 20 contribute. At the non-connected ends or the end regions 32 are in one embodiment fasteners 70 intended ( 4 ), which connect the ends / end portions 32 for a circumferentially enclosed cable receiving space 20 realize. For example, as connecting elements 70 adhesive 71 intended. All other conceivable connecting elements can be provided here. The open cross-sectional shape is also referred to as C-shaped - in contrast to the closed O-shaped form.

The 5 schematically shows a cross-sectional view of a third embodiment of a cable receiving device according to the invention 10 , Here is the gain-receiving space 50 completely in the receiving wall 30 integrated arranged. Accordingly, the reinforcing wall protrudes 60 not from the receiving wall 30 from. This is the cross section of the receiving wall 30 - In contrast to the cross section with constant thick wall of the embodiments 1 to 4 - not formed constant in the circumferential direction. Rather, the receiving wall forms 30 an approximately triangular cross-section with two rounded leg sides. The cable receiving space 20 has an approximately semicircular cross-section. In addition, the receiving wall 30 not completely closed circumferentially, but has opposite to a tip of the triangular cross-section a slot 31 on, so that the semicircular cross section of the receiving space 30 at this point has an opening which by web-like projections 33 is narrowed accordingly. Opposite the mutually facing web-like projections 33 also protrude outward web-like projections on the outside 33 from. These are intended, inter alia, as adhesive tape 71 trained fasteners 70 , which adjacent to the web-like inwardly arranged projections 33 are arranged to cover to the outside. In this way is a visually appealing attachment of the cable receiving device 10 possible.

The 6 shows schematically in plan view a molded, self-supporting, stable cable receiving device 10 , As is clear from the plan view, the cable receiving device 10 formed in the manner of a winding snake or a climbing plant. Of course, due to the flexible structure, other shapes are feasible. The cable receiving device 10 is arbitrarily bendable in a form in which it then remains until further bending. The cable main direction K is corresponding to the curved shape and is indicated by a center line or center axis M.

The 7 shows schematically in a plan view of the cable receiving device 10 to 6 with additional elements or applications 110 , The additional applications 110 are here in leaf form 111 and as a pedestal 112 educated. This allows a visually appealing cable receiving device 10 - here in the form of a winding plant with leaves elements - realize.

The 8th schematically shows a plan view of an embodiment of a cable receiving device 10 as cable panels 10b , The cable panels 10b has a significantly greater width transversely to the cable main extension direction K. This leaves me a paneling with the cable receiving device 10 realize. The cable receiving device 10 has several sections here 12 on. These are presently designed as crossing or node sections, which at least partially more than just one output or input 13 exhibit. Different sections 12 are via the inputs or outputs 13 connected with each other. So here is a cable laying across a cable main direction K possible. The cable panels 10b can be decorated in one embodiment with design elements or decorative elements, so that a corresponding cladding of cables is possible, which is adaptable to an environment. The design elements are fixed in one embodiment with the cable receiving device 10 educated. In another embodiment, the design elements for a separate attachment, for example, as an application 110 educated. Between the outer surface of the cable receiving device 10 and the design elements are provided with corresponding connection elements, for example adhesive strips.

The 9 shows schematically in a sectional view a cable receiving device wall 1 alone in a first embodiment. The cable receiving device wall 1 is roughly equivalent to in 5 illustrated receiving wall 30 , However, the outer bar-like formations are missing here 33 , This is indicated by the cable receiving device wall 1 additional recesses 7 on. In the embodiment according to 9 is a recess 7 as a reinforcement storage room 50 educated. Two more recesses 7 are as application receiving spaces 7a for at least mechanical recording of applications 110 educated. The application receiving spaces 7a open outward from the wall 1 , Here are the two recesses 7 In cross-section approximately semicircular. In this way can be with appropriate applications 110 Form ball joint connections for a flexible mechanical connection.

The 10 shows schematically in a sectional view a cable receiving device wall 1 in isolation in another embodiment. The embodiment according to 10 is similar to the embodiment according to 5 , where in 10 the additional recesses 7 to 9 are formed. In addition, the adhesive strips 71 not shown.

The 11 schematically shows a section of an embodiment of a cable receiving device 10 with a connected application 110 , The application 110 is mechanically via a kind of tongue and groove connection 115 with the cable receiving device wall 1 connected. Accordingly, the recess 7 as a groove 116 educated. The groove 116 extends in the cable main direction K on an outer surface of the wall 1 , The application 110 has a corresponding formed as a spring Anformung 5 on (see 12 ).

The 12 schematically shows a cross section through the embodiment according to 11 , In the 12 illustrated cable receiving device wall 1 is according to the embodiment according to 9 educated. The groove-like recess 7a acts with the hemispherical or round rod-shaped Anformung 5 the application 110 in the manner of a ball joint together, so that a flexible mechanical connection of the application 110 to the wall 1 given is.

The 13 schematically shows a cross section through a cable receiving device 10 or a cable receiving device wall 1 with a clip connection 72 trained connecting element 70 in combination and in item view. The cable receiving device wall 1 similar to the embodiments according to 9 and 10 , Only the web-like projections 33 are a little different. These run less pointed together and extend rather in extension to the side wall of the two leg sides. The clip connection 72 includes a clip 73 with an undercut, which are formed in cross-section approximately as an arrowhead. The bevelled sides of the clip can be 73 easy in the slot 31 Clip. The undercut prevents easy removal of the clip 73 from the cable receiving device wall 1 , The clip connection 72 includes a first layer 74 from which the clip 73 extends. In addition, the clip connection includes 72 a second layer 75 , which here as an adhesive layer 71 is formed to the clip connection 72 to attach to adjacent components.

The 14 schematically shows another embodiment of a cable receiving device 10 or a cable receiving device wall 1 both in combination and with isolated components. The cable receiving device wall 1 is similar to the one in 1 and 2 illustrated embodiment. In addition, the cable receiving device wall has 1 four recesses 7 by type of recesses 7 according to the embodiment according to 9 . 10 and 13 on. The recesses 7 have a semicircular cross-section. The recesses are spaced approximately at an equal angle to each other, that is rotated by approximately 90 ° to each other in the circumferential direction. Through the same strong wall 1 runs a channel 3 from the cable receiving space 20 outward. In the two adjacent to the canal 3 arranged recesses 7 grab corresponding formations 5 of the connecting element 70 , The connecting element 70 is approximately U-shaped in cross section with slightly outwardly diverging arms, at the ends of the projections 5 are formed. At an underside of the connecting element 70 is the adhesive layer 71 intended. In addition, a passage opening according to the embodiment according to 13 intended.

The 15 schematically shows a section of an embodiment of a cable receiving device 10 with a connected application 110 , The application 110 includes a lighting or lighting unit 120 that at the end of the application 110 which is remote from the cable receiving device wall 1 is arranged. The application is corresponding 110 both mechanically and electrically with the cable receiving device 10 connected. The application 110 corresponds to the light unit 120 according to the application 11 , In 16 is the mechanical and electrical connection to the cable receiving device 10 shown more clearly. The application 110 points next to an end / connection part 110a a middle part 110b on which the connection part 110a at one end with the light unit 120 at the other end 110c combines. About a version 130 is the lighting unit 120 at the end 110c with the middle part 110b connected. The lighting unit 120 includes in the illustrated embodiment, a light bulb, light, LED 121 or similar.

The 16 schematically shows a partially sectioned view of the embodiment according to 15 , The cable receiving device 10 includes the cable receiving device wall 1 , which according to the embodiment according to 9 is trained. In the cable receiving device wall 1 are electrical conductors 140 intended. These run parallel to the cable receiving space 20 along the cable main direction K. At the recesses 7 , which is for recording the application 110 are formed, the electrical conductors 140 for electrical contacting with corresponding electrical conductors 140 the application 110 connected. The electrical conductors 140 in the application are accordingly at their Anformungen 5 for mechanical connection to the corresponding recesses 7 at the cable receiving device wall 1 exposed. Thus, via the projections 5 or the recesses 7 a mechanical and electrical connection of the application 110 with the rest of the cable receiving device 10 , The electrical conductors 130 the application 110 extend from the connection part 110a to the end 110c and thus supply the lighting unit 120 with electricity. About the version 130 is the lighting unit 120 with the end 110 electrically and / or mechanically connected. Here is the version 130 two-part with an application-side part 131 and a light unit side part 132 connected. These have corresponding mechanical and electrical connection elements, so that a mechanical and / or electrical secure connection is realized.

The 17 schematically shows an exploded view of an end portion of the application 110 to 15 , Here is the light unit 120 with the light bulb 121 and the version 130 shown in an exploded view. The light bulb 121 indicates at one end that for inclusion in the socket 130 is formed, an external thread 121 on. The external thread 121 acts with a corresponding internal thread 132a of the light unit side part 132 the version 130 together. At an opposite end, the socket 130 or the light unit side part 132 an external thread 132b on, which with a corresponding internal thread 131 of the application-side part 131 the version 130 interacts. In this way, the light unit 120 easily replaceable, with a secure mechanical and / or electrical connection is realized.

The 18 shows schematically in a perspective view a detail of another embodiment of a cable receiving device 10 with a connected application 110 , The embodiment is similar to the embodiment according to 15 and 16 , However, the application points 110 additionally a decorative element 150 in the form of a leaf. This also serves as a reflection surface for the lighting unit 120 , This conceals the decorative element 150 at least partially the version 130 , so that a visually appealing overall impression is realized. The decorative element 150 is replaceable, especially without tools replaceable at the application 110 and / or on the cable receiving device wall 1 appropriate.

The 19 schematically shows two views of a section of the cable guide device wall 1 in the area for a connection with the application 110 , In the cable management device wall 1 are two electrical conductors 140 integrated, which at the recess 7 are exposed. The illustration includes a plan view and a side view. The side view shows the course of the electrical conductors 140 clearly visible. Dashed is the range of electrical conductors 140 which integrated into the cable guide wall 1 is integrated. Pulled through is the area of the respective electrical conductor 140 represented, which is exposed and in the recess 7 protrudes. In this case, the respective electrical conductor protrudes 140 at several different locations in the recess 7 out. Accordingly, a variable electrical and / or mechanical contact with an application 110 realizable.

The 20 schematically shows a section of the according to the embodiment 19 shown application 110 , Shown is the connection area 110a the application 110 with one to the recess 7 to 19 corresponding Anformung 5 , The mechanical connection is based on a tongue and groove principle. The formation 5 gets into the recess 7 pressed, clipped or otherwise inserted. In the application 110 Integrated are electrical conductors 140 leading to the electrical conductors 140 in the cable receiving device wall 1 are integrated. The electrical conductors 140 the application 110 protrude at the connection area 110a are or are at the end 110a exposed. For an optimized electrical and / or mechanical connection, the electrical conductors 140 At the uncovered area contact strip 141 on. These are with the electrical conductors 140 connected. The contact strips surround it 141 the formation 5 at least partially or are adapted to the contour, so that they easily into the corresponding recess 7 let introduce and allow the simplest possible electrical contact.

The 21 schematically shows an electrical replacement diagram of the application 110 to 19 and 20 , As a consumer, the light bulb is 121 shown. This is over the two electrical conductors 140 the application 110 energized. At the ends of the electrical conductors 140 the application 110 away from the consumer are the contact strips 131 educated. These are in contact with the exposed areas of the electrical conductors 140 the cable receiving device wall 1 , which as a contact bracket 142 are formed. The contact hanger 142 the electrical conductor 140 are offset from each other for safety reasons. The remaining part of the electrical conductors 140 is as a strand part 140a integrated into the cable receiving device wall 1 educated. At the far end of the electrical conductors 140 from the contact straps 142 are the electrical conductors 140 connected to a corresponding power source, here represented by a negative terminal 143 and a positive pole 144 ,

The 22 shows schematically in a perspective view a connection area 160 the cable management device 10 , The connection area 160 is designed as a foot area. This is for example with an external power line system, which for example in baseboards 170 is relocated, connected. To this end, the cable receiving device wall includes 1 inward protrusions 5 , Which at the surface smoothened or applied contact strip 141 includes.

The 23 schematically shows a cross section through a part of the connection region 160 to 22 , The connection area 160 has at its end side tapered or widening walls, so that a iron-like shape is realized.

The 24 schematically shows an electrical equivalent circuit diagram of the connection area 160 to 21 and 22 , By means of the arrows P it is made clear that a flexible mechanical and / or electrical connection is realized. The application 110 contacted with the contact strips 141 the contact bars 142 the electrical conductor 140 the cable receiving wall device 1 , Due to the design with contact strips 141 and contact hanger 142 is a variable connection guaranteed.

The 25 shows schematically in a perspective view an embodiment of an application 110 as a plug 180 , more precisely, a connection area 110a or one end of the application 110 as a plug 180 , It can be all connection areas for an electrical and / or mechanical connection according to 24 - 29 form. The plug 180 includes the wall 1 in which the reinforcement 40 is integrated. The reinforcement protrudes at the front 40 out. Continue to protrude frontally, the two electrical conductors 140 or strands. There is also a recess 7 provided as an anti-rotation eccentric.

The 26 schematically shows in a cross-sectional view of the embodiment according to 25 , Clearly here is the eccentric recess 7 represented in the manner of a wedge. The associated socket or the associated plug-in module 190 is in the 27 and 28 shown.

The 27 schematically shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a counterpart for the application 25 and 26 , The counterpart is as a plug-in module 190 educated. The plug module 190 includes two strands 191 , which are formed as hollow cylindrical projections. These are the excellent electrical conductors 140 of the plug 180 plugged. The plug module 190 includes an outer shell 192 , From this protrudes inward designed as a wedge against rotation 193 in front of which corresponding and / or complementary to the recess 7 of the plug 180 is trained.

The 28 schematically shows in a cross-sectional view of the embodiment according to 27 , Clearly here is the eccentric arrangement of the rotation 193 to recognize. Also, the hollow cylindrical design of the Litzenaufnahmen 191 to see.

The 29 shows schematically the connection area 110a in an enlarged Detailed view. Here is the plug 180 with the plug module 190 connected. On the case 192 is an undercut 195 provided, which with a corresponding recess 196 on the plug 180 interacts. When connecting plug 180 and connector module 190 engages the trained as a nose undercut 195 into the recess 196 and prevents unintentional release of the connection. Thus, a kind of clip connection is realized. The parts required for the connection 180 and connector module 190 are formed correspondingly complementary. The electrical conductors 130 additionally have insulation 137 on.

It is understood that the abovementioned features of the invention can be used not only in the respectively specified combination but also in other combinations or in isolation, without departing from the scope of the invention.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Kabelaufnahmeeinrichtungswandung

3

channel

5

conformation

7

recess

7a

groove-like recess, groove

10

Cable receptacle

10a

conduit

10b

cable panels

12

sections

13

An exit

20

Cable accommodating space

30

receiving wall

31

slot

32

end

33

web-like molding

40

reinforcement

50

Reinforcing accommodation space

60

reinforcing walls

70

connecting element

71

adhesive

72

clip connection

110

application

110a

Connection part, end

110b

midsection

110c

The End

111

leaves form

112

base

115

Tongue and groove connection

116

groove

120

Light / light unit

121

Light bulb, light, LED

130

version

140

electrical conductors

140a

Litzenteil

141

Contact strips

142

contact bow

143

minuspol

144

positive pole

147

insulation

150

decorative element

160

connecting region

170

baseboard

180

Plug, socket

190

plug module

191

Litzenaufnahme

192

shell

193

twist

195

undercut

196

recess

A

first material (flexible)

B

second material (dimensionally stable, bendable)

K

Cable mainstream

M

Centerline, centerline

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• EP 1187281 A2 [0004]
• DE 2901289 C2 [0005]
• US 2012/0071029 A1 [0005]

Claims (10)

Cable receiving device wall ( 1 ) for a cable receiving device ( 10 ) for cladding, guiding and / or mechanically relieving received cables, which by at least partially circumferential surrounding at least one in a cable main direction (K) extending cable receiving space ( 20 ) formed of a first material, in particular of a first, flexible, bendable, non-self-supporting and / or non-dimensionally stable material (A), wherein on and / or in the cable receiving device wall (FIG. 1 ) at least one formation ( 5 ) and / or recess ( 7 ) for the formation of at least one recording room ( 9 ) is trained. Cable receiving device ( 10 ) for cladding, guiding and / or mechanically relieving received cables, comprising at least one cable receiving device wall according to claim 1, in particular comprising at least one cable receiving space (K) extending in a cable main direction (K) 20 ) passing through at least one of the cable receiving spaces ( 20 ) at least partially circumferentially surrounding receiving wall ( 30 ), wherein the receiving wall ( 30 ) is formed from a first, in particular flexible, bendable, non-self-supporting and / or non-dimensionally stable, material (A), and / or further comprising at least one reinforcement extending substantially in the cable main direction (K) ( 40 ) of a second, dimensionally stable, in particular a self-supporting and / or bendable, material (B) and / or in the receiving wall ( 30 ) and / or at least one conductor ( 140 ) and / or a line, in particular an electrical conductor ( 140 ) and / or in the receiving wall ( 30 ) to realize a flexible cable routing. Cable receiving device ( 10 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that an application ( 110 ), in particular an application ( 110 ) with at least one electrical conductor ( 140 ), on the receiving wall ( 30 ) is mechanically and / or electrically connected. Cable receiving device ( 10 ) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the reinforcement ( 40 ) in and / or on the receiving wall ( 30 ) formed gain receiving space ( 50 ) is arranged. Cable receiving device ( 10 ) according to claim 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that the reinforcement receiving space ( 50 ) than from the receiving wall ( 30 ) projecting, substantially in the cable main direction (K) extending gain receiving space ( 50 ) formed by at least one of the gain receiving space ( 50 ) at least partially circumferentially surrounding reinforcing wall ( 60 ) is defined. Cable receiving device ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the receiving wall ( 30 ) and / or the gain receiving space ( 50 ) are integrally formed. Cable receiving device ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the reinforcing wall ( 60 ) in the cable receiving space ( 20 ) from the receiving wall ( 30 protrudes outwards so that the cable receiving device ( 1 ) from the outer surface of the receiving wall ( 30 ) is limited. Cable receiving device ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the receiving wall ( 30 ) and / or the reinforcing wall ( 60 ) has at least partially a C-shaped cross-section in order to pass through a slot ( 31 ) in the respective wall cable or the reinforcement ( 40 ) in the respective room or to create a more flexible space. Cable receiving device ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the receiving wall ( 30 ) and / or the reinforcing wall ( 60 ) at least partially have a cross section in the manner of a hollow tube, in particular an O or annular cross-section, to define an at least partially closed space. Cable receiving device according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the cable receiving space and / or the reinforcing receiving space are formed spirally.

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