EP0892210A2 - Articulated electric compact lamp - Google Patents

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EP0892210A2
EP0892210A2 EP98390011A EP98390011A EP0892210A2 EP 0892210 A2 EP0892210 A2 EP 0892210A2 EP 98390011 A EP98390011 A EP 98390011A EP 98390011 A EP98390011 A EP 98390011A EP 0892210 A2 EP0892210 A2 EP 0892210A2
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    • 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
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
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    • F21S8/033—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of surface-mounted type the surface being a wall or like vertical structure, e.g. building facade
    • F21S8/035—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of surface-mounted type the surface being a wall or like vertical structure, e.g. building facade by means of plugging into a wall outlet, e.g. night light
    • 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
    • F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/14—Adjustable mountings
    • F21V21/30—Pivoted housings or frames

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  • the present invention relates to the field of electric lamps intended for be connected to a mains supply via an electrical outlet.
  • Such lamps with bulbs exist on the market. We know by example portable lamps with shorter or longer connection cables, lamp holders with bulb using a connection cable and plug, the economical light bulbs that screw into a socket. These existing items are sometimes bulky, often impractical, in particular due to the connection cable to the sector.
  • the lamp according to the invention provides a compact articulated lamp provided with a articulated plug. It is advantageously connected to sockets in different positions. It avoids the use of a bulky connection cable, and is economical thanks to the use of a fluorescent tube, also called fluorescent tube or fluorescent bulb.
  • the weight of the lamp according to the invention, its volume and its size are advantageously comparable to those of the fluorescent bulb itself.
  • the lamp according the invention connects to sockets with its plug, and can be used in all the sockets corresponding to the plug, the plug itself being able to be produced according to any standard or norm in force in the area of use of the lamp.
  • the lamp according to the invention comprises in in addition to a protective cover for said fluorescent tube.
  • said means for supporting said tube fluorescent include a rounded bottom.
  • said switch means comprise a microswitch actuated by an appropriate form of said means of support during rotation of said electrical plug on said support means.
  • the compact lamp is advantageously provided with an actuated switch when operating the articulation of the plug, in certain determined positions of it.
  • an actuated switch when operating the articulation of the plug, in certain determined positions of it.
  • the present invention simplifies installations electric for lighting: only the sockets are necessary. Switches and Ceiling lamps advantageously become superfluous.
  • said protective cover is mounted free to rotate on said support means.
  • said support means of said fluorescent tube comprise a housing in which said means are housed electronic ignition of said fluorescent tube, said housing comprising tabs hoses cooperating with said protective cover in order to make a connection to a degree of freedom in rotation with the latter.
  • said means for supporting said tube fluorescent include a two-part housing, an upper part being associated with a lower part by means of hooks locked in the assembly position of the housing through said protective cover.
  • the lamp according to the invention comprises means interchangeability of said fluorescent tube and said electronic ignition means of said fluorescent tube.
  • the lamp according to the invention comprises orientable reflector means.
  • the lamp shown in example in Figures 1 and 2 is an occupying lamp substantially the volume of an economical bulb with its fluorescent tube of eleven Watts such than commercially available.
  • the lamp comprises a fluorescent tube 9, means 6 fluorescent tube ignition electronics that constitute the electronic components associated with an economical bulb in any known way, support means 5, 7 of the fluorescent tube, an electrical plug 2 provided with two pins 1, the plug 2 being electrically connected to the fluorescent tube 9 via switch means 12 allowing control of the lamp, articulation means 4, 15 of the plug electric 2 on the support means, a protective cover 19 of the fluorescent tube.
  • the electrical plug 2 has been represented approximately at a right angle by relative to the longitudinal axis of the fluorescent tube 9, a position which is favorable for connection in a wall socket.
  • Figure 3 is a section of the lamp, folded in the plane of the sheet, in which the plug 2 is aligned with the axis of the fluorescent tube 9 in a vertical position, a position which facilitates the use of the lamp in sockets in a horizontal position for example desk outlets, outlet batteries.
  • the articulation means comprise two arms 4 connecting the plug 2 to the means of support, as will be explained in more detail with the help of Figures 3.
  • Sheet 2 is advantageously made of plastic and supports the standard pins 1 in different countries. It is possible to adapt the lamp to other standards by changing the pins 1 and plug 2.
  • the articulation means make it possible to activate the means switch 12 according to different lamp configurations.
  • the means for supporting the fluorescent tube 9 advantageously comprise a rounded bottom part, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, and are formed by a housing 5, 7 in two parts, an upper part 7 being associated with a lower part 5 by means of hooks 28 locked in the assembly position of the housing by through the protective cover 19, as shown in Figure 7b. Once in place, the hooks 28 are locked by the cover 19 which cannot be removed thanks to its two pins 29 blocked by the flexible strips 20 of the upper part 7 of the housing, as will be explained in detail below.
  • the case 5 is closed by the part 7 in which the green tubes of the fluorescent tube 9 are glued and which is pierced with holes 8, as shown in Figure 7a, allowing cooling of the tubes.
  • the part upper 7 is provided with holes 21 for passage of the tubes which have a larger diameter than those of the glass tubes constituting the fluorescent tube 9, which promotes ventilation.
  • the figure 7a shows a top view in partial section of the lamp, and FIG. 7b a section according to the league V-V of figure 6a.
  • the electronic means 6 for lighting the fluorescent tube are housed in the housing 5, 7, and are constituted by a support disc on which the elements are welded necessary for lighting the tube.
  • the disc and the electronic components that advantageously can be placed vertically as shown in the Figure 2, which reduces the volume of the lamp.
  • Two plastic protective tabs 18 are molded in the lower part 5 of the housing. The disc and the elements are thus protected against possible leakage currents from the conductors 3 and 13 connected to power pins 1.
  • the protective cover 19 is advantageously made of plastic, transparent on part of its surface, and closes the lamp by fitting on the part upper 7 of the housing.
  • the housing advantageously comprises, as shown in the FIGS. 6a and 6b, flexible tongues 20 cooperating with the protective cover 19 in view of making a connection with a degree of freedom in rotation with the latter. In se straightening, the flexible tongues 20 are supported on a lug 29 formed on the cover 19 restraining this last prisoner.
  • Figure 6a shows a partial sectional view transverse of the lamp at the level of the lug of the cover, and FIG. 6b a section along the line IV-IV of Figure 6a.
  • the hooks 28 are held in position by the cover 19, which can turn on itself without being released.
  • the cover 19 advantageously comprises an opaque part serving as a reflector 14, and can be oriented as desired, constituting thus means of orientable reflector. Holes 10 in the hood, as shown in Figure 2, provide ventilation for the lamp.
  • Figures 3a, 3b, 3c show the detail of the two arms 4.
  • the two arms 4 are advantageously identical, and Figures 3a- 3c show only one of these arms by simplification.
  • Figure 3a shows a front view of the arm, Figure 3b a view lateral interior, and Figure 3c a section along line II-II of Figure 3a.
  • Each arm is advantageously made of plastic and is fixed in sheet 2 by the end of the pins 1 which are soldered to the conductors 3 and 11.
  • the fixing of the arms 4 on sheet 2 is provided by 4 additional hooks as explained in more detail away with the help of Figures 4a to 4e.
  • Figure 3c shows the passage of conductors 3 and 13 held in place by a tongue 25 which is folded over the arm.
  • Arm 4 includes a disc 16 which prevents it from moving apart when part 7 of the housing is in place, as shown in Figure 2. Notches on the disc 16 slow the rotation of the joint.
  • Figures 4a, 4b, 4c show details of the assembly of the plug 2 with the arms 4, according to views of the interior of the plug 2.
  • Figure 4b is a sectional view partial along line III-III of Figure 4a which is an end view of sheet 2 with the arm 4 shown in thin lines.
  • Figure 4c is a view in the direction F of Figure 3a. The two arms 4 are fixed inside the plug by four hooks 23 integral with the sheet 2.
  • Figure 5a shows a side view of the lower part 5 of the single associated housing to sheet 2 via the arms, sheet 2 being shown in section, and the figure 5b shows a view from below of FIG. 5a in partial section at the level of the arms.
  • the switch means advantageously consist of a microswitch 12 placed in sheet 2 as shown in Figures 2, 5a, and actuated by a form support means when rotating the electrical plug 2 on the support means 5, 7 or vice versa.
  • Figures 5a and 5b show the lower part 5 of the housing, having an outer semi-circumference shape provided with bosses 22 allowing the switch 12 to be actuated each time it moves on a boss, which constitute the places where the microswitch starts the current.
  • Figure 5a shows three bosses corresponding to three preferred ignition configurations, i.e. plug 2 substantially forming a right angle to or aligned with the longitudinal axis of tube 9 as explained above, but that other positions of the bosses can be envisaged, from so as to obtain an ignition in different configurations.
  • the hooks 28 are molded with the lower part 5 of the housing, and allow retain the upper part 7 for closing the housing when mounting the lamp.
  • ventilation holes 26, 27 can advantageously be provided, as shown in the Figure 5b.
  • Two rectangular openings allow the discs 16 of the arms 4 to be stay in the case.
  • Tabs 17 formed by the upper part 7 of the housing lock everything.
  • the lamp shown in Figures 1 and 2 can advantageously be made of any appropriate way, i.e. according to large series and minimum costs, to be disposable when it no longer works through wear of the components thereof, the same way you would throw away a used bulb, the life of a fluorescent tube being important.
  • the lamp shown in FIG. 8 additionally comprises the first example, interchangeability means 36 of the fluorescent tube and means electronic ignition of the latter.
  • the lamp includes a fluorescent bulb 31 consisting of a fluorescent tube 109, associated electronic means 106 for lighting the tube, and of a base 35 allowing the maintenance and connection of the bulb 31 on a support 36 provided with suitable electrical contacts.
  • the bulb 31 is of the type commonly available commercially, among energy saving light bulbs.
  • the support 36 is of the screw type according to standard dimensions for a screw base 35 complementary fixed on the fluorescent bulb 31.
  • the support 36 is fixed on the lower part 105 of a housing 37 open towards the high to allow assembly and disassembly of the bulb 31.
  • the housing 37 is releasably closed from above and all around the bulb 31 by means of a protective cover 119 screwed for example onto a flange 38 by screws 33, allowing a removing the cover, as shown in FIG. 8.
  • Pins 32 allow a assembly of the collar 38 and the lower part 105 of the housing 37, as represented.
  • brass contacts 30 connected to the pins 101 of the electrical plug 102 by two electrical cables 103 and 111/113 and a microswitch 112 allow a supply of electricity to the bulb 31.
  • the lamp shown in Figure 8 further and advantageously comprises a orientable reflector 39 consisting of a movable wall, having a reflecting surface on the side of the bulb 31, and a shape complementary to the inside shape of the cover 119 extending over the height thereof as shown in Figure 8, and covering a determined area of the hood, for example half of its surface.
  • the reflector can be held in place inside the cover 119 in the lower part thereof inside a groove 40 formed by the cover 119 and the flange 38, and in the part upper by a button 34 passing through the cover at its top, as shown.
  • a operator can orient the reflector to the desired position by operating button 34.
  • the plug 102 of the lamp shown in Figure 8 is articulated on the housing 37 of similar to that of the first example of a lamp according to the invention, by through two pivoting arms.
  • a microswitch 112 allows control of the lamp for example when the plug 102 forms a right angle with the longitudinal axis 41 of the bulb 31, position shown in FIG. 8, or when the plug 102 is aligned with the longitudinal axis 41, by means of bosses 122 placed in the appropriate places, similar to the first example of a lamp according to the invention described above.

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Abstract

The lamp employs a fluorescent tube (9) which is protected by a partly transparent cover (19). The fluorescent tube is supported by a two part box (5,7) which has ventilating holes (8) and also contains an electronic device of tube ignition (6). The lamp is designed to fit directly into wall sockets and has a pins and plug (1,2) connected to the fluorescent tube (9) through a microswitch (12) and an articulated arm (4). This allows the orientation of the lamp and the linked switching to be adjusted to the needs of the individual location.

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La présente invention se rapporte au domaine des lampes électriques destinées à être raccordées à un secteur par l'intermédiaire d'une prise de courant.The present invention relates to the field of electric lamps intended for be connected to a mains supply via an electrical outlet.

De telles lampes munies d'ampoules existent sur le marché. On connaít par exemple les baladeuses avec des câbles de raccordement plus ou moins longs, les supports de lampes avec ampoule utilisant un câble de raccordement et une fiche, les ampoules économiques qui se vissent dans une douille. Ces articles existants sont parfois volumineux, souvent peu pratiques notamment en raison du câble de raccordement au secteur.Such lamps with bulbs exist on the market. We know by example portable lamps with shorter or longer connection cables, lamp holders with bulb using a connection cable and plug, the economical light bulbs that screw into a socket. These existing items are sometimes bulky, often impractical, in particular due to the connection cable to the sector.

La présente invention a pour but de pallier les inconvénients précités et apporter d'autres avantages. Plus précisément elle consiste en une lampe électrique destinée à être raccordée à un secteur par l'intermédiaire d'une prise de courant, caractérisée par le fait qu'elle comprend

  • au moins un tube fluorescent,
  • des moyens électroniques d'allumage dudit tube fluorescent,
  • des moyens de support dudit tube fluorescent,
  • une fiche électrique électriquement connectée au dit tube fluorescent via des moyens d'interrupteur permettant une commande de ladite lampe,
  • des moyens d'articulation de ladite fiche électrique sur lesdits moyens de support.
The present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks and provide other advantages. More precisely, it consists of an electric lamp intended to be connected to a sector by means of an electrical outlet, characterized in that it comprises
  • at least one fluorescent tube,
  • electronic means for igniting said fluorescent tube,
  • means for supporting said fluorescent tube,
  • an electrical plug electrically connected to said fluorescent tube via switch means allowing control of said lamp,
  • means of articulation of said electrical plug on said support means.

La lampe selon l'invention propose une lampe compacte articulée munie d'une fiche articulée. Elle se branche avantageusement aux prises de courant dans différentes positions. Elle évite l'utilisation d'un câble de raccordement encombrant, et est économique grâce à l'utilisation d'un tube fluorescent, appelé encore tube fluo ou ampoule fluo. Le poids de la lampe selon l'invention, son volume et sa taille sont avantageusement comparables à ceux de l'ampoule fluo elle-même. La lampe selon l'invention se connecte aux prises de courant avec sa fiche, et peut être utilisée dans toutes les prises de courant correspondant à la fiche, la fiche elle-même pouvant être réalisée selon tout standard ou norme en vigueur dans la zone d'utilisation de la lampe.The lamp according to the invention provides a compact articulated lamp provided with a articulated plug. It is advantageously connected to sockets in different positions. It avoids the use of a bulky connection cable, and is economical thanks to the use of a fluorescent tube, also called fluorescent tube or fluorescent bulb. The weight of the lamp according to the invention, its volume and its size are advantageously comparable to those of the fluorescent bulb itself. The lamp according the invention connects to sockets with its plug, and can be used in all the sockets corresponding to the plug, the plug itself being able to be produced according to any standard or norm in force in the area of use of the lamp.

Selon une caractéristique avantageuse, la lampe selon l'invention comprend en outre un capot de protection dudit tube fluorescent.According to an advantageous characteristic, the lamp according to the invention comprises in in addition to a protective cover for said fluorescent tube.

Selon une autre caractéristique avantageuse, lesdits moyens de support dudit tube fluorescent comprennent une partie inférieure arrondie.According to another advantageous characteristic, said means for supporting said tube fluorescent include a rounded bottom.

Selon une autre caractéristique avantageuse, lesdits moyens d'interrupteur comprennent un microrupteur actionné par une forme appropriée desdits moyens de support lors d'une rotation de ladite fiche électrique sur lesdits moyens de support. According to another advantageous characteristic, said switch means comprise a microswitch actuated by an appropriate form of said means of support during rotation of said electrical plug on said support means.

La lampe compacte est avantageusement munie d'un interrupteur actionné lorsqu'on fait fonctionner l'articulation de la fiche, dans certaines positions déterminées de celle-ci. Pour éclairer un endroit, il suffit de brancher une ou deux lampes ampoules dans les prises existantes. La présente invention permet de simplifier les installations électriques pour l'éclairage : seules les prises sont nécessaires. Les interrupteurs et les lampes de plafond deviennent avantageusement superflus.The compact lamp is advantageously provided with an actuated switch when operating the articulation of the plug, in certain determined positions of it. To light a place, just plug in one or two bulb lamps in existing sockets. The present invention simplifies installations electric for lighting: only the sockets are necessary. Switches and Ceiling lamps advantageously become superfluous.

Selon une autre caractéristique avantageuse, ledit capot de protection est monté libre en rotation sur lesdits moyens de support.According to another advantageous characteristic, said protective cover is mounted free to rotate on said support means.

Selon une caractéristique avantageuse de la précédente, lesdits moyens de support dudit tube fluorescent comprennent un boítier dans lequel sont logés lesdits moyens électroniques d'allumage dudit tube fluorescent, ledit boítier comportant des languettes flexibles coopérant avec ledit capot de protection en vue de réaliser une liaison à un degré de liberté en rotation avec ce dernier.According to an advantageous characteristic of the previous one, said support means of said fluorescent tube comprise a housing in which said means are housed electronic ignition of said fluorescent tube, said housing comprising tabs hoses cooperating with said protective cover in order to make a connection to a degree of freedom in rotation with the latter.

Selon une autre caractéristique avantageuse, lesdits moyens de support dudit tube fluorescent comprennent un boítier en deux parties, une partie supérieure étant associée à une partie inférieure par l'intermédiaire de crochets verrouillés en position d'assemblage du boítier par l'intermédiaire dudit capot de protection.According to another advantageous characteristic, said means for supporting said tube fluorescent include a two-part housing, an upper part being associated with a lower part by means of hooks locked in the assembly position of the housing through said protective cover.

Selon une alternative, la lampe selon l'invention comprend des moyens d'interchangeabilité dudit tube fluorescent et desdits moyens électroniques d'allumage dudit tube fluorescent.According to an alternative, the lamp according to the invention comprises means interchangeability of said fluorescent tube and said electronic ignition means of said fluorescent tube.

Selon une autre caractéristique avantageuse, la lampe selon l'invention comprend des moyens de réflecteur orientable.According to another advantageous characteristic, the lamp according to the invention comprises orientable reflector means.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages apparaítront à la lecture de la description qui suit de deux exemples de mode de réalisation d'une lampe selon l'invention, accompagnée des dessins annexés, exemples donnés à titre d'illustration et sans qu'aucune interprétation restrictive de l'invention ne puisse en être tirée.

  • La figure 1 représente une vue de côté et d'ensemble d'un premier exemple de mode de réalisation d'une lampe selon l'invention.
  • La figure 2 représente une vue en coupe selon la ligne I-I de l'exemple de la figure 1.
  • Les figures 3a-3c représentent selon plusieurs vues un premier détail de la lampe de la figure 1.
  • Les figures 4a-4c représentent selon plusieurs vues un deuxième détail de la lampe de la figure 1.
  • Les figures 5a et 5b représentent selon plusieurs vues un troisième détail de la lampe de la figure 1.
  • Les figures 6a et 6b représentent selon plusieurs vues un quatrième détail de la lampe de la figure 1.
  • Les figures 7a et 7b représentent selon plusieurs vues un cinquième détail de la lampe de la figure 1.
  • La figure 8 représente en vue en coupe longitudinale d'un deuxième exemple de mode de réalisation d'une lampe selon l'invention.
    • Other characteristics and advantages will appear on reading the following description of two exemplary embodiments of a lamp according to the invention, accompanied by the accompanying drawings, examples given by way of illustration and without any restrictive interpretation. of the invention cannot be drawn from it.
  • FIG. 1 represents a side and overall view of a first exemplary embodiment of a lamp according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 represents a sectional view along line II of the example of FIG. 1.
  • Figures 3a-3c show in several views a first detail of the lamp of Figure 1.
  • FIGS. 4a-4c represent, according to several views, a second detail of the lamp of FIG. 1.
  • FIGS. 5a and 5b show, according to several views, a third detail of the lamp of FIG. 1.
  • Figures 6a and 6b show in several views a fourth detail of the lamp of Figure 1.
  • FIGS. 7a and 7b show, according to several views, a fifth detail of the lamp of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 8 represents a view in longitudinal section of a second exemplary embodiment of a lamp according to the invention.

    • La lampe représentée en exemple sur les figures 1 et 2 est une lampe occupant sensiblement le volume d'une ampoule économique avec son tube fluo de onze Watts telle que disponible dans le commerce. La lampe comprend un tube fluorescent 9, des moyens électroniques 6 d'allumage du tube fluorescent qui constituent les éléments électroniques associés à une ampoule économique selon toute manière connue, des moyens de support 5, 7 du tube fluorescent, une fiche électrique 2 munie de deux broches 1, la fiche 2 étant électriquement connectée au tube fluorescent 9 via des moyens d'interrupteur 12 permettant une commande de la lampe, des moyens d'articulation 4, 15 de la fiche électrique 2 sur les moyens de support, un capot de protection 19 du tube fluorescent.The lamp shown in example in Figures 1 and 2 is an occupying lamp substantially the volume of an economical bulb with its fluorescent tube of eleven Watts such than commercially available. The lamp comprises a fluorescent tube 9, means 6 fluorescent tube ignition electronics that constitute the electronic components associated with an economical bulb in any known way, support means 5, 7 of the fluorescent tube, an electrical plug 2 provided with two pins 1, the plug 2 being electrically connected to the fluorescent tube 9 via switch means 12 allowing control of the lamp, articulation means 4, 15 of the plug electric 2 on the support means, a protective cover 19 of the fluorescent tube.

    Sur la figure 1, la fiche électrique 2 a été représentée environ à angle droit par rapport à l'axe longitudinal du tube fluorescent 9, position qui est favorable à une connexion dans une prise murale.In FIG. 1, the electrical plug 2 has been represented approximately at a right angle by relative to the longitudinal axis of the fluorescent tube 9, a position which is favorable for connection in a wall socket.

    La figure 3 est une coupe de la lampe, rabattue dans le plan de la feuille, dans laquelle la fiche 2 est alignée avec l'axe du tube fluo 9 en position verticale, position qui facilite l'usage de la lampe dans des prises de courant en position horizontale par exemple prises de bureau, batteries de prises.Figure 3 is a section of the lamp, folded in the plane of the sheet, in which the plug 2 is aligned with the axis of the fluorescent tube 9 in a vertical position, a position which facilitates the use of the lamp in sockets in a horizontal position for example desk outlets, outlet batteries.

    Les moyens d'articulation comportent deux bras 4 liant la fiche 2 aux moyens de support, comme cela sera expliqué plus en détail avec l'aide des figures 3. La fiche 2 est constituée avantageusement de matière plastique et supporte les broches 1 normalisées dans différents pays. Il est possible d'adapter la lampe à d'autres normes en changeant les broches 1 et la fiche 2. Les moyens d'articulation permettent d'actionner les moyens d'interrupteur 12 selon différentes configurations de la lampe.The articulation means comprise two arms 4 connecting the plug 2 to the means of support, as will be explained in more detail with the help of Figures 3. Sheet 2 is advantageously made of plastic and supports the standard pins 1 in different countries. It is possible to adapt the lamp to other standards by changing the pins 1 and plug 2. The articulation means make it possible to activate the means switch 12 according to different lamp configurations.

    Les moyens de support du tube fluorescent 9 comprennent avantageusement une partie inférieure arrondie, comme représenté sur les figures 1 et 2, et sont formés par un boítier 5, 7 en deux parties, une partie supérieure 7 étant associée à une partie inférieure 5 par l'intermédiaire de crochets 28 verrouillés en position d'assemblage du boítier par l'intermédiaire du capot de protection 19, comme représenté sur la figure 7b. Une fois en place, les crochets 28 sont condamnés par le capot 19 qui ne peut pas s'enlever grâce à ses deux ergots 29 bloqués par les lamelles flexibles 20 de la partie supérieure 7 du boítier, comme cela sera expliqué en détail ci-dessous. Le boítier 5 est fermé par la partie 7 dans laquelle sont collés les tubes en verte du tube fluo 9 et qui est percée de trous 8, comme représenté sur la figure 7a, permettant le refroidissement des tubes. La partie supérieure 7 est munie de trous 21 de passage des tubes qui ont un diamètre plus grand que ceux des tubes de verre constituant le tube fluo 9, ce qui favorise l'aération. La figure 7a représente une vue de dessus en coupe partielle de la lampe, et la figure 7b une coupe selon la ligue V-V de la figure 6a.The means for supporting the fluorescent tube 9 advantageously comprise a rounded bottom part, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, and are formed by a housing 5, 7 in two parts, an upper part 7 being associated with a lower part 5 by means of hooks 28 locked in the assembly position of the housing by through the protective cover 19, as shown in Figure 7b. Once in place, the hooks 28 are locked by the cover 19 which cannot be removed thanks to its two pins 29 blocked by the flexible strips 20 of the upper part 7 of the housing, as will be explained in detail below. The case 5 is closed by the part 7 in which the green tubes of the fluorescent tube 9 are glued and which is pierced with holes 8, as shown in Figure 7a, allowing cooling of the tubes. The part upper 7 is provided with holes 21 for passage of the tubes which have a larger diameter than those of the glass tubes constituting the fluorescent tube 9, which promotes ventilation. The figure 7a shows a top view in partial section of the lamp, and FIG. 7b a section according to the league V-V of figure 6a.

    Les moyens électroniques 6 d'allumage du tube fluorescent sont logés dans le boítier 5, 7, et sont constitués par un disque support sur lequel sont soudés les éléments électroniques nécessaires à l'allumage du tube. Le disque et les éléments électroniques qui en font partie peuvent avantageusement être placés verticalement comme représenté sur la figure 2, ce qui réduit le volume de la lampe. Deux languettes de protection en plastique 18 sont moulées dans la partie inférieure 5 du boítier. Le disque et les éléments électroniques sont ainsi protégés contre les courants de fuite éventuels des conducteurs 3 et 13 reliés aux broches d'alimentation 1.The electronic means 6 for lighting the fluorescent tube are housed in the housing 5, 7, and are constituted by a support disc on which the elements are welded necessary for lighting the tube. The disc and the electronic components that advantageously can be placed vertically as shown in the Figure 2, which reduces the volume of the lamp. Two plastic protective tabs 18 are molded in the lower part 5 of the housing. The disc and the elements are thus protected against possible leakage currents from the conductors 3 and 13 connected to power pins 1.

    Le capot de protection 19 est avantageusement constitué de matière plastique, transparente sur une partie de sa surface, et ferme la lampe en s'emboítant sur la partie supérieure 7 du boítier. Le boítier comporte avantageusement, comme représenté sur les figures 6a et 6b, des languettes flexibles 20 coopérant avec le capot de protection 19 en vue de réaliser une liaison à un degré de liberté en rotation avec ce dernier. En se redressant, les languettes flexibles 20 s'appuient sur un ergot 29 formé sur le capot 19 retenant ce dernier prisonnier. La figure 6a représente une vue partielle en coupe transversale de la lampe au niveau de l'ergot du capot, et la figure 6b une coupe selon la ligne IV-IV de la figure 6a. Les crochets 28 sont maintenus en position par le capot 19, qui peut tourner sur lui-même sans se dégager. Le capot 19 comporte avantageusement une partie opaque servant de réflecteur 14, et peut être orienté selon le désir, constituant ainsi des moyens de réflecteur orientable. Des trous 10 dans le capot, comme représenté sur la figure 2, assurent la ventilation de la lampe.The protective cover 19 is advantageously made of plastic, transparent on part of its surface, and closes the lamp by fitting on the part upper 7 of the housing. The housing advantageously comprises, as shown in the FIGS. 6a and 6b, flexible tongues 20 cooperating with the protective cover 19 in view of making a connection with a degree of freedom in rotation with the latter. In se straightening, the flexible tongues 20 are supported on a lug 29 formed on the cover 19 restraining this last prisoner. Figure 6a shows a partial sectional view transverse of the lamp at the level of the lug of the cover, and FIG. 6b a section along the line IV-IV of Figure 6a. The hooks 28 are held in position by the cover 19, which can turn on itself without being released. The cover 19 advantageously comprises an opaque part serving as a reflector 14, and can be oriented as desired, constituting thus means of orientable reflector. Holes 10 in the hood, as shown in Figure 2, provide ventilation for the lamp.

    Les figures 3a, 3b, 3c représentent le détail des deux bras 4. Les deux bras 4 sont avantageusement identiques, et les figures 3a- 3c représentent un seul de ces bras par simplification. La figure 3a représente une vue de face du bras, la figure 3b une vue latérale intérieure, et la figure 3c une coupe selon la ligne II-II de la figure 3a. Chaque bras est avantageusement constitué de matière plastique et est fixé dans la fiche 2 par l'extrémité des broches 1 qui sont soudées aux conducteurs 3 et 11. La fixation des bras 4 sur la fiche 2 est assurée par 4 crochets supplémentaires comme expliqué en détail plus loin avec l'aide des figures 4a à 4e. La figure 3c montre le passage des conducteurs 3 et 13 maintenus en place par une languette 25 qui est rabattue sur le bras. Le bras 4 comprend un disque 16 qui l'empêche de s'écarter lorsque la partie 7 du boítier est en place, comme représenté sur la figure 2. Des crans sur le disque 16 freinent la rotation de l'articulation. Un plot cylindrique 15 en relief sur le bras, faisant fonction d'axe de rotation, permet la rotation du boítier 5 tout en laissant passer les fils conducteurs 3 et 13.Figures 3a, 3b, 3c show the detail of the two arms 4. The two arms 4 are advantageously identical, and Figures 3a- 3c show only one of these arms by simplification. Figure 3a shows a front view of the arm, Figure 3b a view lateral interior, and Figure 3c a section along line II-II of Figure 3a. Each arm is advantageously made of plastic and is fixed in sheet 2 by the end of the pins 1 which are soldered to the conductors 3 and 11. The fixing of the arms 4 on sheet 2 is provided by 4 additional hooks as explained in more detail away with the help of Figures 4a to 4e. Figure 3c shows the passage of conductors 3 and 13 held in place by a tongue 25 which is folded over the arm. Arm 4 includes a disc 16 which prevents it from moving apart when part 7 of the housing is in place, as shown in Figure 2. Notches on the disc 16 slow the rotation of the joint. A cylindrical stud 15 in relief on the arm, acting as an axis of rotation, allows rotation of the housing 5 while letting the conductive wires 3 and 13 pass.

    Les figures 4a, 4b, 4c représentent des détails de l'assemblage de la fiche 2 avec les bras 4, selon des vues de l'intérieur de la fiche 2. La figure 4b est une vue en coupe partielle selon la ligne III-III de la figure 4a qui est une vue de bout de la fiche 2 avec les bras 4 représentés en trait fin. La figure 4c est une vue selon la direction F de la figure 3a. Les deux bras 4 sont fixés à l'intérieur de la fiche par quatre crochets 23 solidaires de la fiche 2.Figures 4a, 4b, 4c show details of the assembly of the plug 2 with the arms 4, according to views of the interior of the plug 2. Figure 4b is a sectional view partial along line III-III of Figure 4a which is an end view of sheet 2 with the arm 4 shown in thin lines. Figure 4c is a view in the direction F of Figure 3a. The two arms 4 are fixed inside the plug by four hooks 23 integral with the sheet 2.

    La figure 5a représente en vue de côté la partie inférieure 5 du boítier seul associé à la fiche 2 par l'intermédiaire des bras, la fiche 2 étant représentée en coupe, et la figure 5b représente une vue de dessous de la figure 5a en coupe partielle au niveau des bras. Les moyens d'interrupteur sont avantageusement constitués d'un microrupteur 12 placé dans la fiche 2 comme représenté sur les figures 2, 5a, et actionné par une forme appropriée des moyens de support lors d'une rotation de la fiche électrique 2 sur les moyens de support 5, 7 ou inversement. Les figures 5a et 5b montrent la partie inférieure 5 du boítier, comportant une forme extérieure en demi-circonférence munie de bossages 22 permettant à l'interrupteur 12 d'être actionné chaque fois qu'il se déplace sur un bossage, qui constituent les endroits où le microrupteur enclenche le courant. Dès que la fiche 2 est déplacée en dehors des bossages 22, le courant est interrompu et la lampe éteinte. Il est à noter que la figure 5a représente trois bossages correspondant à trois configurations d'allumage privilégiées, c'est à dire la fiche 2 formant sensiblement un angle droit avec l'axe longitudinal du tube 9 ou étant alignée avec ce dernier comme expliqué plus haut, mais que d'autres positions des bossages peuvent être envisagées, de manière à obtenir un allumage dans des configurations différentes.Figure 5a shows a side view of the lower part 5 of the single associated housing to sheet 2 via the arms, sheet 2 being shown in section, and the figure 5b shows a view from below of FIG. 5a in partial section at the level of the arms. The switch means advantageously consist of a microswitch 12 placed in sheet 2 as shown in Figures 2, 5a, and actuated by a form support means when rotating the electrical plug 2 on the support means 5, 7 or vice versa. Figures 5a and 5b show the lower part 5 of the housing, having an outer semi-circumference shape provided with bosses 22 allowing the switch 12 to be actuated each time it moves on a boss, which constitute the places where the microswitch starts the current. As soon as the plug 2 is moved outside the bosses 22, the current is interrupted and the lamp extinct. Note that Figure 5a shows three bosses corresponding to three preferred ignition configurations, i.e. plug 2 substantially forming a right angle to or aligned with the longitudinal axis of tube 9 as explained above, but that other positions of the bosses can be envisaged, from so as to obtain an ignition in different configurations.

    Les crochets 28 sont moulés avec la partie inférieure 5 du boítier, et permettent de retenir la partie supérieure 7 de fermeture du boítier lors du montage de la lampe. Des trous d'aération 26, 27 peuvent avantageusement être prévus, comme représenté sur la figure 5b. Deux ouvertures rectangulaires permettent aux disques 16 des bras 4 de se loger dans le boítier. Des languettes 17 formées par la partie supérieure 7 du boítier verrouillent le tout.The hooks 28 are molded with the lower part 5 of the housing, and allow retain the upper part 7 for closing the housing when mounting the lamp. Of ventilation holes 26, 27 can advantageously be provided, as shown in the Figure 5b. Two rectangular openings allow the discs 16 of the arms 4 to be stay in the case. Tabs 17 formed by the upper part 7 of the housing lock everything.

    La lampe représentée sur les figures 1 et 2 peut avantageusement être fabriquée de toute manière appropriée, c'est à dire selon des grandes séries et des coûts minimum, pour être jetable lorsqu'elle ne fonctionne plus par usure des composants de celle-ci, de la même manière que l'on jetterait une ampoule usagée, la durée de vie d'un tube fluo étant importante.The lamp shown in Figures 1 and 2 can advantageously be made of any appropriate way, i.e. according to large series and minimum costs, to be disposable when it no longer works through wear of the components thereof, the same way you would throw away a used bulb, the life of a fluorescent tube being important.

    La lampe représentée sur la figure 8 comprend additionnellement au premier exemple, des moyens d'interchangeabilité 36 du tube fluorescent et des moyens électroniques d'allumage de ce dernier. Sur la figure 8, les éléments ayant la même fonction que ceux du premier exemple de lampe selon l'invention sont affectés des mêmes références additionnées du nombre cent. La lampe comprend une ampoule fluo 31 constituée d'un tube fluo 109, de moyens électroniques 106 associés pour l'allumage du tube, et d'un culot 35 permettant le maintien et le branchement de l'ampoule 31 sur un support 36 muni de contacts électriques appropriés. L'ampoule 31 est du type couramment disponible dans le commerce, parmi les ampoules économiques. Le support 36 est du type à vis selon des dimensions standards pour un culot à vis 35 complémentaire fixé sur l'ampoule fluo 31.The lamp shown in FIG. 8 additionally comprises the first example, interchangeability means 36 of the fluorescent tube and means electronic ignition of the latter. In FIG. 8, the elements having the same function that those of the first example of a lamp according to the invention are assigned the same references plus the number one hundred. The lamp includes a fluorescent bulb 31 consisting of a fluorescent tube 109, associated electronic means 106 for lighting the tube, and of a base 35 allowing the maintenance and connection of the bulb 31 on a support 36 provided with suitable electrical contacts. The bulb 31 is of the type commonly available commercially, among energy saving light bulbs. The support 36 is of the screw type according to standard dimensions for a screw base 35 complementary fixed on the fluorescent bulb 31.

    Le support 36 est fixé sur la partie inférieure 105 d'un boítier 37 ouvert vers le haut afin de permettre un montage et un démontage de l'ampoule 31. Le boítier 37 est fermé de manière libérable par le dessus et tout autour de l'ampoule 31 au moyen d'un capot protecteur 119 vissé par exemple sur une collerette 38 par des vis 33, autorisant un démontage du capot, comme représenté sur la figure 8. Des goupilles 32 permettent un assemblage de la collerette 38 et de la partie inférieure 105 du boítier 37, comme représenté. A l'intérieur du boítier 37, des contacts en laiton 30 reliés aux broches 101 de la fiche électrique 102 par deux câbles électriques 103 et 111/113 et un microrupteur 112 permettent une alimentation en électricité de l'ampoule 31.The support 36 is fixed on the lower part 105 of a housing 37 open towards the high to allow assembly and disassembly of the bulb 31. The housing 37 is releasably closed from above and all around the bulb 31 by means of a protective cover 119 screwed for example onto a flange 38 by screws 33, allowing a removing the cover, as shown in FIG. 8. Pins 32 allow a assembly of the collar 38 and the lower part 105 of the housing 37, as represented. Inside the housing 37, brass contacts 30 connected to the pins 101 of the electrical plug 102 by two electrical cables 103 and 111/113 and a microswitch 112 allow a supply of electricity to the bulb 31.

    La lampe représentée sur la figure 8 comprend en outre et avantageusement un réflecteur orientable 39 constitué d'une paroi mobile, présentant une surface réfléchissante du côté de l'ampoule 31, et une forme complémentaire de la forme intérieure du capot 119 s'étendant sur la hauteur de celui-ci comme représenté sur la figure 8, et couvrant un secteur déterminé du capot, par exemple la moitié de sa surface. Le réflecteur peut être maintenu en place à l'intérieur du capot 119 dans la partie inférieure de celui-ci à l'intérieur d'une rainure 40 formée par le capot 119 et la collerette 38, et dans la partie supérieure par un bouton 34 traversant le capot à son sommet, comme représenté. Un opérateur peut orienter le réflecteur dans la position désirée en manoeuvrant le bouton 34.The lamp shown in Figure 8 further and advantageously comprises a orientable reflector 39 consisting of a movable wall, having a reflecting surface on the side of the bulb 31, and a shape complementary to the inside shape of the cover 119 extending over the height thereof as shown in Figure 8, and covering a determined area of the hood, for example half of its surface. The reflector can be held in place inside the cover 119 in the lower part thereof inside a groove 40 formed by the cover 119 and the flange 38, and in the part upper by a button 34 passing through the cover at its top, as shown. A operator can orient the reflector to the desired position by operating button 34.

    La fiche 102 de la lampe représentée sur la figure 8 est articulée sur le boítier 37 de manière similaire à celle du premier exemple de lampe selon l'invention, par l'intermédiaire de deux bras pivotants. Un microrupteur 112 permet une commande de la lampe par exemple lorsque la fiche 102 forme un angle droit avec l'axe longitudinal 41 de l'ampoule 31, position représentée sur la figure 8, ou lorsque la fiche 102 est alignée avec l'axe longitudinal 41, grâce à des bossages 122 placés aux endroits appropriés, de manière similaire au premier exemple de lampe selon l'invention décrit plus haut.The plug 102 of the lamp shown in Figure 8 is articulated on the housing 37 of similar to that of the first example of a lamp according to the invention, by through two pivoting arms. A microswitch 112 allows control of the lamp for example when the plug 102 forms a right angle with the longitudinal axis 41 of the bulb 31, position shown in FIG. 8, or when the plug 102 is aligned with the longitudinal axis 41, by means of bosses 122 placed in the appropriate places, similar to the first example of a lamp according to the invention described above.

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    Lampe électrique destinée à être raccordée à un secteur par l'intermédiaire d'une prise de courant, caractérisée par le fait qu 'elle comprend au moins un tube fluorescent (9, 109), des moyens électroniques (6, 106) d'allumage dudit tube fluorescent, des moyens de support (5, 7, 105) dudit tube fluorescent, une fiche électrique (2, 102) électriquement connectée au dit tube fluorescent via des moyens d'interrupteur (12, 112) permettant une commande de ladite lampe, des moyens d'articulation (4, 15) de ladite fiche électrique sur lesdits moyens de support. Electric lamp intended to be connected to a sector by means of an electrical outlet, characterized in that it comprises at least one fluorescent tube (9, 109), electronic means (6, 106) for lighting said fluorescent tube, support means (5, 7, 105) of said fluorescent tube, an electrical plug (2, 102) electrically connected to said fluorescent tube via switch means (12, 112) allowing control of said lamp, articulation means (4, 15) of said electrical plug on said support means. Lampe suivant la revendication 1, caractérisée par le fait qu 'elle comprend en outre un capot de protection (19, 119) dudit tube fluorescent (9, 109).Lamp according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a protective cover (19, 119) of said fluorescent tube (9, 109). Lampe suivant la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée par le fait que lesdits moyens de support dudit tube fluorescent (9, 109) comprennent une partie inférieure (5, 105) arrondie.Lamp according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the said means for supporting the said fluorescent tube (9, 109) comprise a rounded lower part (5, 105). Lampe suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisée par le fait que lesdits moyens d'interrupteur comprennent un microrupteur (12, 112) actionné par une forme appropriée (22, 122) desdits moyens de support (5, 105) lors d'une rotation de ladite fiche électrique (2, 102) sur lesdits moyens de support.Lamp according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the said switch means comprise a microswitch (12, 112) actuated by an appropriate shape (22, 122) of the said support means (5, 105) during of a rotation of said electrical plug (2, 102) on said support means. Lampe suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 4, caractérisée par le fait que ledit capot de protection (19) est monté libre en rotation sur lesdits moyens de support (5, 7).Lamp according to any one of Claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the said protective cover (19) is mounted to rotate freely on the said support means (5, 7). Lampe suivant la revendication 5, caractérisée par le fait que lesdits moyens de support dudit tube fluorescent (9) comprennent un boítier (5, 7) dans lequel sont logés lesdits moyens électroniques (6) d'allumage dudit tube fluorescent, ledit boítier comportant des languettes flexibles (20) coopérant avec ledit capot de protection (19) en vue de réaliser une liaison à un degré de liberté en rotation avec ce dernier.Lamp according to claim 5, characterized in that the said means for supporting the said fluorescent tube (9) comprise a housing (5, 7) in which are housed the said electronic means (6) for lighting the said fluorescent tube, the said housing comprising flexible tongues (20) cooperating with said protective cover (19) in order to make a connection with a degree of freedom in rotation with the latter. Lampe suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 6, caractérisée par le fait que lesdits moyens de support dudit tube fluorescent comprennent un boítier en deux parties, une partie supérieure (7) étant associée à une partie inférieure (5) par l'intermédiaire de crochets (28) verrouillés en position d'assemblage du boítier par l'intermédiaire dudit capot de protection (19).Lamp according to any one of Claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the said means for supporting the said fluorescent tube comprise a housing in two parts, an upper part (7) being associated with a lower part (5) via hooks (28) locked in the assembly position of the housing by means of said protective cover (19). Lampe suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisée par le fait qu 'elle comprend des moyens d'interchangeabilité (36) dudit tube fluorescent (109) et desdits moyens électroniques (106) d'allumage dudit tube fluorescent.Lamp according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises interchangeability means (36) of said fluorescent tube (109) and said electronic means (106) for lighting said fluorescent tube. Lampe suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisée par le fait qu 'elle comprend des moyens de réflecteur orientable (14, 39).Lamp according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it comprises orientable reflector means (14, 39).
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