EP0819232B1 - Vorsatz für freistrahlende miniaturreflektoren - Google Patents

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EP0819232B1
EP0819232B1 EP95936541A EP95936541A EP0819232B1 EP 0819232 B1 EP0819232 B1 EP 0819232B1 EP 95936541 A EP95936541 A EP 95936541A EP 95936541 A EP95936541 A EP 95936541A EP 0819232 B1 EP0819232 B1 EP 0819232B1
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Attila Anton Bruckner
Gerd Schröter
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01K—ELECTRIC INCANDESCENT LAMPS
    • H01K1/00—Details
    • H01K1/26—Screens; Filters
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V11/00—Screens not covered by groups F21V1/00, F21V3/00, F21V7/00 or F21V9/00
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V17/00—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/10—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
    • F21V17/16—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts; Snap action mounting
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01J—ELECTRIC DISCHARGE TUBES OR DISCHARGE LAMPS
    • H01J61/00—Gas-discharge or vapour-discharge lamps
    • H01J61/02—Details
    • H01J61/025—Associated optical elements
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V11/00—Screens not covered by groups F21V1/00, F21V3/00, F21V7/00 or F21V9/00
    • F21V11/06—Screens not covered by groups F21V1/00, F21V3/00, F21V7/00 or F21V9/00 using crossed laminae or strips, e.g. grid-shaped louvers; using lattices or honeycombs
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V17/00—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
    • F21V17/10—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
    • F21V17/16—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts; Snap action mounting
    • F21V17/164—Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts; Snap action mounting the parts being subjected to bending, e.g. snap joints

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  • the invention relates to an attachment for unshielded Miniature reflectors that contain a lamp, wherein a support element with clamping elements for attachment to Reflector edge is provided and the support element at least one molded light-directing element for influencing of the light exit from the reflector.
  • the reflector diameter is a few centimeters.
  • the The illuminant is usually a low-voltage halogen lamp.
  • the miniature reflector has a base on the back Connection elements for a lamp holder, for example in Form of plug contacts, on.
  • Miniature reflectors of the type described become living room lighting and in the commercial area for illumination of goods displays, shop windows and the like also as a so-called free radiator, i.e. without an outside Housing, used.
  • the intent on which the invention is based refers to, should restrict the light emission, namely to avoid glare, to hide certain ones Areas for design reasons, and the like.
  • Light directing attachments for lights are known.
  • attachment holders in the optional filter discs, lenses, grids, foils, Masks, grids, flaps and screens can be used.
  • the known attachment holders can be attached to luminaire housings and multi-part, structurally complex. she usually only take place within the scope of the known measures for professional or semi-professional luminaires. To attach to free-radiating miniature reflectors are suitable known resolutions not.
  • a resolution with the characteristics from the The preamble of claim 1 is known from US 2,437,522. However, this is designed as a screen grid Attachment not intended for a miniature reflector, but for a conventional lamp.
  • the lamp is from an additional housing component serving as a reflector surround. On this additional housing component is the as Aperture made of blind grille connected.
  • the Support element here has light directing components in the form of circular elements and radial ribs. To this Support element must be three in a complex manner strip-shaped clamping elements are screwed on.
  • the support element can be screwed in with the clamping elements the additional housing component of the lamp can be used, wherein the clamping elements an inner flange of the Include housing component as well as on a transparent Snap the washer of the housing component into place.
  • the well-known resolution has a plurality of components and thus is its production is complex and expensive. That too Assemble and replace this known attachment is relatively expensive.
  • the invention is based on the technical problem specify a header for miniature reflectors is suitable and in a less complex manner manufactured and easily replaced can.
  • the invention teaches to solve this technical problem a resolution of the type mentioned, which thereby is marked that that lying on the edge of the reflector Support element integrally formed clamping elements, the Behind the reflector edge and that the support element, the Clamping elements and the light directing components of one made from one piece, one-piece attachment element are.
  • the attachment element preferably consists of a temperature-resistant, non-elastic, but flexible material and can by its clamping elements are positively held on the edge of the reflector will. All functional elements (retaining clips, Hinges, slats, flaps) are from the component itself formed.
  • the attachment element is as Stamped and bent part made of a stainless spring steel sheet manufactured and provided with a matt black surface.
  • the attachment element according to the invention can with a very light weight, so that the usual Connections between the miniature reflector and the Bulb holder easily take up the additional weight can.
  • the weight of the front element is regular less than the weight of the reflector with illuminant.
  • the attachment element according to the invention is inexpensive, reliable and easy to use. It can attached without tools and without previous knowledge be removed. Cleaning is easy. The low one Effort affects both the purchase and possible damage or loss if lost.
  • the attachment element according to the invention is also suitable for an effortless retrofitting of free-radiating miniature reflectors.
  • the support element a support ring on the angularly bent Clamping elements are formed.
  • the clamping elements are useful formed as a bracket that a ring segment of Cover the edge of the reflector. A particularly simple and Secure locking occurs especially when the bracket are curved and close to their connecting webs projections directed against the underside of the reflector edge exhibit.
  • Light flaps for masking are particularly important certain areas for design reasons as well Light deflection slats to avoid glare.
  • Light deflection slats to avoid glare.
  • the invention teaches the invention that at least two Light flaps through bendable webs on the support ring are connected or that on the support ring light guide slats are connected, the light deflection slats connected to the support ring by webs and to Contact surface are bent at right angles.
  • at least three can also be used
  • Light guiding lamellae can be provided in a radial arrangement, the light deflection slats in the middle, for example through a connecting disc, integrally connected to each other are.
  • a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized in that two light flaps on opposite Circumferential sections of the support ring arranged are that the clamping elements under a right Angles are positioned on the circumference of the support ring and that the light flaps each by two bendable Bridges are connected to the support ring, the Distance between the webs is greater than the width of the Clamping elements and thereby another attachment element is attachable, with the first attachment element identical clamping elements in the free space are insertable between the webs and the reflector edge leave behind.
  • attachment elements with light flaps with each other as well as attachment elements with light flaps and light control slats can be combined.
  • An alternative embodiment of the invention provides light deflection slats in one piece by at least one Web are connected to each other and with their reflector outside Rest the slat end on the edge of the reflector, with molded lugs on the slat ends are that cover the edge of the reflector.
  • the figures show light control attachments, each on a miniature reflector 1 with illuminant 2, integrated Cover plate 3 and edge 4 are attached. You instruct lying on the reflector edge 4 of the miniature reflector 1 Support element 5, at least two to the support element 5 molded-on clamping elements 6, which the reflector edge 4th reach behind, and at least one on the support element 5 molded light guide element 7, 8 to influence the Light emerges from the mini reflector 1.
  • the support element 5, the clamping elements 6 and the light directing elements 7, 8 always form a one-piece one-piece attachment element 9.
  • the attachment elements 9 are one-piece stamped and bent parts in the exemplary embodiment made from a stainless spring steel sheet are and have a matt black surface.
  • the support element 5 a Support ring is on the angularly bent clamping elements 6 are molded.
  • the clamping elements 6 are as Bracket formed, each a ring segment of the Grip the reflector edge 4 and the attachment element 9 thereby hold positively on the reflector edge 4.
  • the brackets are curved and near their connecting bars against the bottom of the Reflector edge 4 have directed projections 10.
  • Fig. 1 shows an embodiment with two lateral Light flaps 7 through webs 11 on the support ring 5 are connected.
  • the webs 11 are bendable and perform the function of bending hinges.
  • the light control slats 8 are by webs connected to the support ring 5 and to the support surface bent at right angles. Three or more light control slats can be used be provided in a radial arrangement, wherein the light deflection slats in the middle through a connecting disc 12 are integrally connected to each other (Fig. 2).
  • the Fig. 3 shows an embodiment with arranged in parallel Lichtlenklamellen 8, which is a parallel grid form.
  • attachment elements 9 with side light flaps with each other as well as with one Attachment element, which has light deflection blades 8, can be combined.
  • the combination of two Attachment elements 9 is possible if the distance between the webs 11 of the light flap 7 is larger than the width the clamping elements 6. This is another intent attachable by the clamping elements 6 of this attachment in the space between the webs 11 are introduced and then grasp the reflector edge 4.
  • this Front element 9 Lichtlenklamellen 8 which are in one piece by at least one web, e.g. B. in the form of a Connection disc 12, are connected to each other and with its reflector outside lamella end on the Rest the reflector edge.
  • the slat ends form that Support element 5.
  • At the slat ends are as clamping elements Retaining lugs 13 formed on the reflector edge 4th grasp and the attachment element 9 on the Hold the edge of the reflector 4.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
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  • Securing Globes, Refractors, Reflectors Or The Like (AREA)
  • Arrangement Of Elements, Cooling, Sealing, Or The Like Of Lighting Devices (AREA)
  • Non-Portable Lighting Devices Or Systems Thereof (AREA)
EP95936541A 1995-04-02 1995-10-24 Vorsatz für freistrahlende miniaturreflektoren Expired - Lifetime EP0819232B1 (de)

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DE29505546U 1995-04-02
DE29505546U DE29505546U1 (de) 1995-04-02 1995-04-02 Einteiliger Lichtlenkvorsatz für freistrahlende Miniaturreflektoren
PCT/EP1995/004169 WO1996031732A1 (de) 1995-04-02 1995-10-24 Vorsatz für freistrahlende miniaturreflektoren

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DE59504175D1 (de) 1998-12-10
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