EP0893860B1 - Connection fitting for fluorescent lamps - Google Patents

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EP0893860B1
EP0893860B1 EP98113077A EP98113077A EP0893860B1 EP 0893860 B1 EP0893860 B1 EP 0893860B1 EP 98113077 A EP98113077 A EP 98113077A EP 98113077 A EP98113077 A EP 98113077A EP 0893860 B1 EP0893860 B1 EP 0893860B1
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    • H01R33/00—Coupling devices specially adapted for supporting apparatus and having one part acting as a holder providing support and electrical connection via a counterpart which is structurally associated with the apparatus, e.g. lamp holders; Separate parts thereof
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    • H01R33/06—Two-pole devices with two current-carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts, having their axes parallel to each other
    • H01R33/08—Two-pole devices with two current-carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts, having their axes parallel to each other for supporting tubular fluorescent lamp

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  • the present invention relates to a connection set for fluorescent lamps consisting of two separately trained and mutually spaced lamp holders for receiving the corresponding Connecting ends of the fluorescent lamp, the lamp sockets are each arranged in a socket.
  • connection set can now be used for different lengths of time fluorescent lamps with different powers are also used disadvantageously, significant problems arise with the installation of appropriate connection sets. In particular, it follows a problem with the strain relief of the electrical connecting cables used. In addition, the elements used must be grounded, in order to be able to guarantee the required operational safety.
  • connection fittings With such known connection fittings, it is in accordance with the protection class I in accordance with DIN 60598, Part 1 "Luminaires" necessary, an additional Provide connection point for a protective conductor with which all touchable Metal parts must be connected, the voltages immediately in the event of a fault can accept. This also limits the possible uses such connection sets considerably.
  • connection fittings based on metal angles from DE 44 07 470 A1 a connection set for fluorescent lamps with known electronic ballasts, in which the metal angle through in two headers arranged versions can be replaced.
  • the electronic Ballast is housed in one of the two head pieces. Also with this connection set known from the prior art the above problems and disadvantages occur.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a connection set of the beginning to provide the type mentioned, which overcomes the disadvantages mentioned and can be used in a variety of ways while ensuring easy installation.
  • connection set for fluorescent lamps according to the invention has receptacles on, each an integrated device for strain relief from leading to or coming from a ballast have electrical connecting lines. This ensures that on the labor-intensive work usually carried out by the installer Setting the connecting lines can be dispensed with and thus the connection set according to the invention regardless of the position of the Ballast can be installed easily, safely and quickly. Thereby, that in the connection set according to the invention, the socket holder only the actual lamp holder and the device for strain relief includes, this can be kept small, what their flexible use guaranteed during assembly and various uses.
  • the structure of the invention results in Connection set the possibility of different routing of the electrical Connection lines, which in turn has a wide variety of uses enables.
  • the socket receptacles exist each from a base element for receiving the device for strain relief and a mounting frame for attaching the Lamp holder.
  • the base element and the mounting frame usually arranged perpendicular to each other. But you can also consecutively be trained. This simple and reduced to the bare minimum Structure of the socket holder ensures that the invention Connection set has a small overall size.
  • the socket receptacles have each have a housing cover, the housing cover is designed such that it the lamp holder and the lamp base covers.
  • the electrical connection lines are each double or reinforced insulation. This ensures that lights, in which the connection set according to the invention is used, the Requirements of protection class II according to DIN 60598, part 1 "luminaires" fulfill. This eliminates the need for additional connection points for protective conductors be, whereby the assembly of the lamp is further simplified and the size of the lamp overall can also be reduced. By the structure of the connection set according to the invention also result lower manufacturing costs.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic side view of a connection set 10 for fluorescent lamps.
  • the connection set 10 comprises two separately lamp sockets which are formed from one another and spaced apart from one another 16 for receiving the corresponding connection ends of the fluorescent lamp 14.
  • the lamp holders 16 are each in a holder holder 18 arranged and usually formed resilient.
  • the versions 18 are attached to a corresponding mounting surface 12.
  • the socket receptacles each have a housing cover 20 have.
  • the housing cover 20 is designed such that it covers the lamp holder 16 and a lamp base 17.
  • the housing cover 20 therefore also serves as protection against contact.
  • electrical connection lines 22 enter the socket receptacles 18 a.
  • the electrical connecting lines 22 lead to a ballast (not shown) or come from there.
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematically illustrated side view of the socket holder 18. It can be seen that the socket 18 from a base element 26 for receiving the device for strain relief 38 (cf. FIGS. 3 and 4) and a mounting frame 24 for mounting the lamp holder 16 exists.
  • the base member 26 and the mounting frame 24 are arranged perpendicular to each other.
  • the base element 26 also has laterally arranged projections 28, which are designed accordingly Grooves correspond within the housing cover 20 and for attachment serve the housing cover 20 on the socket receptacle 18.
  • FIG. 3 shows a longitudinal section through the mount receptacle 18. It can be seen that that within the base element 26 means 38 for clamping fixation the electrical connecting line 22 are arranged (see also Fig. 9). In the exemplary embodiment shown, the means 38 consist of two spaced strips. Between these ledges or the electrical connecting line 22 is passed so that there is a tight fit of the electrical connection line 22 within the base element 26 results from a corresponding clamping effect.
  • the electrical Connection line 22 is through a recess 36 in the base element 26 introduced in this. After a corresponding continuation the connecting line 22 to the strips is the stripped end of the electrical connection line 22 in a in the region of the base element 26 trained terminal space 42 (see also Fig. 9).
  • the ends of the electrical Connection line 22 are for connection to the actual Lamp holder 16 bent in the direction of the corresponding connection points.
  • two openings 32, 34 can be seen for the passage of a fastening element (not shown). With these fasteners is the connection set 10 or the individual socket 18 on the Mounting surface 12 attached.
  • FIG. 4 shows a schematically represented view of the holder receptacle 18 from underneath.
  • the opening 34 of one Collar 52 is surrounded. This collar 52 serves to deflect the electrical entering through the recess 36 in the base member 26 Connection line 22.
  • the base element 26 has in the area of the Fastening frame 24 formed end two side panels 30, which serve to stabilize the mounting frame 24.
  • the recess 40 serves as an insertion aid for line 22.
  • the socket 16 inserted in the mounting frame 24 prevents the connecting line 22 clamped in the strips unintentionally loosen can.
  • FIG. 5 shows the socket holder in a schematically illustrated front view 18 with the housing cover 20.
  • the housing cover 20 surrounds the base element 26 and the mounting frame 24.
  • the lamp holder 16 is covered by the housing cover 20.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 show the mount receptacle 18 in a front or Rear view.
  • the mounting frame 24 has two openings 44 for receiving a fastening element of the lamp holder 16. Fastening pins are usually through these openings 44 (not shown) led the lamp holder 16.
  • the mounting frame 24 has two further openings 46 which for Implementation of electrical connecting lines 22 are used.
  • the openings 46 are in the area of the base element 26 or a base plate 50 (see also FIG. 4) of the base element 26 opposite the recess 36 arranged. This results in a variety of cable routing options so that again the possible uses of the connection set 10 can be increased.
  • Figures 8a-8c based on schematically represented side views and subviews three connection sets 10 each with different guidance of the electrical connection lines 22 shown.
  • a fourth leadership opportunity results from Figure 1.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Anschlußgarnitur für Leuchtstofflampen bestehend aus zwei getrennt voneinander ausgebildeten und zueinander beabstandeten Lampenfassungen zur Aufnahme der entsprechenden Anschlußenden der Leuchtstofflampe, wobei die Lampenfassungen jeweils in einer Fassungsaufnahme angeordnet sind.The present invention relates to a connection set for fluorescent lamps consisting of two separately trained and mutually spaced lamp holders for receiving the corresponding Connecting ends of the fluorescent lamp, the lamp sockets are each arranged in a socket.

Bekannte Einbaufassungen für z.B. stabförmige Leuchtstofflampen bestehen aus einem einstückig ausgebildeten Montagekörper, der sowohl die Lampenfassung für die Anschlußenden der Leuchtstofflampe wie auch das notwendige Vorschaltgerät aufnimmt. Derartige Montagekörper haben jedoch den Nachteil, daß für jede Leuchtstofflampenlänge unterschiedliche Montagekörper benötigt werden. Eine flexible Verwendung derartiger einstückig ausgebildeter Montagekörper für unterschiedliche Leuchtstofflampen ist nicht möglich.Known installation sockets for e.g. rod-shaped fluorescent lamps exist from a one-piece mounting body, which holds both the lamp holder for the connection ends of the fluorescent lamp as well as the necessary Ballast accommodates. Such mounting body, however, have Disadvantage that different mounting bodies for each fluorescent lamp length are needed. Flexible use of such one piece trained mounting body for different fluorescent lamps not possible.

Es wurde daher versucht, die Lampenfassungen zur Aufnahme der Anschlußenden der Leuchtstofflampe voneinander getrennt auszubilden und entsprechend zueinander zu beabstanden. So wurden und werden einfache Metallwinkel verwendet, deren eine Fläche mittels einer Schraubbefestigung an einer entsprechenden Montagefläche, z.B. der Decke bzw. Wand eines Wohnraumes, angeordnet wird und die senkrecht dazu stehende Fläche die Lampenfassung aufnimmt. Das Vorschaltgerät wird separat angeordnet. Zwar kann diese Anschlußgarnitur nunmehr für unterschiedlich lange wie auch unterschiedliche Leistungen aufweisende Leuchtstofflampen verwendet werden, es ergeben sich jedoch nachteiligerweise erhebliche Probleme bei der Montage entsprechender Anschlußgarnituren. Insbesondere ergibt sich ein Problem bei der Zugentlastung der verwendeten elektrischen Verbindungsleitungen. Zusätzlich müssen die verwendeten Elemente geerdet sein, um so die geforderte Betriebssicherheit gewährleisten zu können.An attempt was therefore made to use the lamp holders to accommodate the connection ends to form the fluorescent lamp separately from one another and to distance each other accordingly. This is how it became and becomes simple Metal angle used, one surface of which is screw-fastened on an appropriate mounting surface, e.g. the ceiling or wall of a Living space is arranged and the surface perpendicular to it Lamp holder. The ballast is arranged separately. This connection set can now be used for different lengths of time fluorescent lamps with different powers are also used disadvantageously, significant problems arise with the installation of appropriate connection sets. In particular, it follows a problem with the strain relief of the electrical connecting cables used. In addition, the elements used must be grounded, in order to be able to guarantee the required operational safety.

Bei derartigen bekannten Anschlußgarnituren ist es gemäß der Schutzklasse I entsprechend der DIN 60598, Teil 1 "Leuchten" notwendig, eine zusätzliche Anschlußstelle für einen Schutzleiter bereitzustellen, mit der alle berührbaren Metallteile verbunden sein müssen, die im Fehlerfall unmittelbar Spannungen annehmen können. Auch dies schränkt die Verwendungsmöglichkeiten derartiger Anschlußgarnituren erheblich ein.With such known connection fittings, it is in accordance with the protection class I in accordance with DIN 60598, Part 1 "Luminaires" necessary, an additional Provide connection point for a protective conductor with which all touchable Metal parts must be connected, the voltages immediately in the event of a fault can accept. This also limits the possible uses such connection sets considerably.

Neben den bekannten Anschlußgarnituren auf Basis von Metallwinkeln ist aus der DE 44 07 470 A1 eine Anschlußgarnitur für Leuchtstofflampen mit elektronischen Vorschaltgeräten bekannt, bei denen die Metallwinkel durch in zwei Kopfstücken angeordneten Fassungen ersetzt werden. Das elektronische Vorschaltgerät ist dabei in einem der beiden Kopfstücke untergebracht. Auch bei dieser aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Anschlußgarnitur treten die vorstehend genannten Probleme und Nachteile auf.In addition to the known connection fittings based on metal angles from DE 44 07 470 A1 a connection set for fluorescent lamps with known electronic ballasts, in which the metal angle through in two headers arranged versions can be replaced. The electronic Ballast is housed in one of the two head pieces. Also with this connection set known from the prior art the above problems and disadvantages occur.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Anschlußgarnitur der eingangs genannten Art bereitzustellen, die die genannten Nachteile überwindet und vielseitig verwendbar ist und dabei eine einfache Montage gewährleistet.The object of the present invention is to provide a connection set of the beginning to provide the type mentioned, which overcomes the disadvantages mentioned and can be used in a variety of ways while ensuring easy installation.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe dienen die Merkmale des unabhängigen Anspruches.The features of the independent claim serve to solve this problem.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind in den Unteransprüchen beschrieben.Advantageous configurations are described in the subclaims.

Die erfindungsgemäße Anschlußgarnitur für Leuchtstofflampen weist Fassungsaufnahmen auf, die jeweils eine integrierte Vorrichtung zur Zugentlastung von zu einem Vorschaltgerät führenden bzw. von dort kommenden elektrischen Verbindungsleitungen aufweisen. Dadurch ist gewährleistet, daß auf das üblicherweise durch den Installateur ausgeführte arbeitsintensive Festlegen der Verbindungsleitungen verzichtet werden kann und damit die erfindungsgemäße Anschlußgarnitur unabhängig von der Position des Vorschaltgerätes einfach, sicher und schnell montiert werden kann. Dadurch, daß bei der erfindungsgemäßen Anschlußgarnitur die Fassungsaufnahme nur mehr die eigentliche Lampenfassung und die Vorrichtung zur Zugentlastung umfaßt, kann diese klein gehalten werden, was deren flexiblen Einsatz bei der Montage und unterschiedlichste Verwendungsmöglichkeiten gewährleistet. Zudem ergibt sich durch den erfindungsgemäßen Aufbau der Anschlußgarnitur die Möglichkeit zur unterschiedlichen Führung der elektrischen Verbindungsleitungen, was wiederum vielfältigste Verwendungsmöglichkeiten ermöglicht.The connection set for fluorescent lamps according to the invention has receptacles on, each an integrated device for strain relief from leading to or coming from a ballast have electrical connecting lines. This ensures that on the labor-intensive work usually carried out by the installer Setting the connecting lines can be dispensed with and thus the connection set according to the invention regardless of the position of the Ballast can be installed easily, safely and quickly. Thereby, that in the connection set according to the invention, the socket holder only the actual lamp holder and the device for strain relief includes, this can be kept small, what their flexible use guaranteed during assembly and various uses. In addition, the structure of the invention results in Connection set the possibility of different routing of the electrical Connection lines, which in turn has a wide variety of uses enables.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung bestehen die Fassungsaufnahmen jeweils aus einem Basiselement zur Aufnahme der Vorrichtung zur Zugentlastung und einem Befestigungsrahmen zur Befestigung der Lampenfassung. Dabei sind das Basiselement und der Befestigungsrahmen üblicherweise senkrecht zueinander angeordnet. Sie können aber auch hintereinander ausgebildet sein. Dieser einfache und auf das notwendigste reduzierte Aufbau der Fassungsaufnahme gewährleistet, daß die erfindungsgemäße Anschlußgarnitur insgesamt eine geringe Baugröße aufweist. In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Anschlußgarnitur für Leuchtstofflampen weist die Vorrichtung zur Zugentlastung Mittel zur klemmenden Festlegung der elektrischen Verbindungsleitungen auf. Diese Mittel bestehen vorteilhafterweise aus mindestens zwei voneinander beabstandeten Leisten. Dabei sind die zur Lampenfassung innerhalb der Fassungsaufnahme führenden elektrischen Verbindungsleitungen derart geführt, daß sie zwischen den genannten Mitteln zu liegen kommen und dadurch zugentlastet werden.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the socket receptacles exist each from a base element for receiving the device for strain relief and a mounting frame for attaching the Lamp holder. Here are the base element and the mounting frame usually arranged perpendicular to each other. But you can also consecutively be trained. This simple and reduced to the bare minimum Structure of the socket holder ensures that the invention Connection set has a small overall size. In a another advantageous embodiment of the connection set according to the invention for fluorescent lamps, the device for strain relief Means for clamping the electrical connecting lines on. These means advantageously consist of at least two of each other spaced strips. Here are the lamp holder within the Socket recording leading electrical connection lines guided such that they come to rest between the means mentioned and thereby be relieved of strain.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung weisen die Fassungsaufnahmen jeweils eine Gehäuseabdeckung auf, wobei die Gehäuseabdeckung derart ausgebildet ist, daß sie die Lampenfassung und den Lampensockel abdeckt. Zudem sind die elektrischen Verbindungsleitungen jeweils doppelt oder verstärkt isoliert. Dadurch ist gewährleistet, daß Leuchten, bei denen die erfindungsgemäße Anschlußgarnitur verwendet wird, die Erfordernisse der Schutzklasse II gemäß der DIN 60598, Teil 1 "Leuchten" erfüllen. Somit kann auf zusätzliche Anschlußstellen für Schutzleiter verzichtet werden, wodurch die Montage der Leuchte weiter vereinfacht wird und die Größe der Leuchte insgesamt ebenfalls reduziert werden kann. Durch den erfindungsgemäßen Aufbau der Anschlußgarnitur ergeben sich zudem geringere Herstellungskosten.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the socket receptacles have each have a housing cover, the housing cover is designed such that it the lamp holder and the lamp base covers. In addition, the electrical connection lines are each double or reinforced insulation. This ensures that lights, in which the connection set according to the invention is used, the Requirements of protection class II according to DIN 60598, part 1 "luminaires" fulfill. This eliminates the need for additional connection points for protective conductors be, whereby the assembly of the lamp is further simplified and the size of the lamp overall can also be reduced. By the structure of the connection set according to the invention also result lower manufacturing costs.

Weitere Einzelheiten, Vorteile und Merkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung des in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispieles.Further details, advantages and features of the invention result from the following description of the embodiment shown in the drawings.

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eine schematisch dargestellte Vorderansicht einer Fassungsaufnahme gemäß den Figuren 3 und 4 der erfindungsgemäßen Anschlußgarnitur;
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a schematically illustrated side view of the connection kit according to the invention;
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a schematically illustrated front view of a socket with housing cover of the connection kit according to the invention;
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schematically illustrated side views of connection sets according to the invention, each with different routing of the electrical connecting lines.

Figur 1 zeigt eine schematische Seitendarstellung einer Anschlußgarnitur 10 für Leuchtstofflampen. Die Anschlußgarnitur 10 umfaßt dabei zwei getrennt voneinander ausgebildete und zueinander beabstandete Lampenfassungen 16 zur Aufnahme der entsprechenden Anschlußenden der Leuchtstofflampe 14. Die Lampenfassungen 16 sind dabei jeweils in einer Fassungsaufnahme 18 angeordnet und üblicherweise federnd ausgebildet. Die Fassungsaufnahmen 18 werden an einer entsprechenden Montagefläche 12 befestigt. Weiterhin erkennt man, daß die Fassungsaufnahmen zudem jeweils eine Gehäuseabdeckung 20 aufweisen. Die Gehäuseabdeckung 20 ist dabei derart ausgebildet, daß sie die Lampenfassung 16 und einen Lampensockel 17 überdeckt. Die Gehäuseabdeckung 20 dient daher zusätzlich als Berührungsschutz. An den der Leuchtstofflampe 14 abgewandten Enden der Fassungsaufnahme 18 treten elektrische Verbindungsleitungen 22 in die Fassungsaufnahmen 18 ein. Die elektrischen Verbindungsleitungen 22 führen dabei zu einem Vorschaltgerät (nicht dargestellt) bzw. kommen von dort.FIG. 1 shows a schematic side view of a connection set 10 for fluorescent lamps. The connection set 10 comprises two separately lamp sockets which are formed from one another and spaced apart from one another 16 for receiving the corresponding connection ends of the fluorescent lamp 14. The lamp holders 16 are each in a holder holder 18 arranged and usually formed resilient. The versions 18 are attached to a corresponding mounting surface 12. Farther you can see that the socket receptacles each have a housing cover 20 have. The housing cover 20 is designed such that it covers the lamp holder 16 and a lamp base 17. The housing cover 20 therefore also serves as protection against contact. At the ends of the socket holder facing away from the fluorescent lamp 14 18 electrical connection lines 22 enter the socket receptacles 18 a. The electrical connecting lines 22 lead to a ballast (not shown) or come from there.

Figur 2 zeigt eine schematisch dargestellte Seitenansicht der Fassungsaufnahme 18. Man erkennt, daß die Fassungsaufnahme 18 aus einem Basiselement 26 zur Aufnahme der Vorrichtung zur Zugentlastung 38 (vgl. Figuren 3 und 4) und einem Befestigungsrahmen 24 zur Befestigung der Lampenfassung 16 besteht. Das Basiselement 26 und der Befestigungsrahmen 24 sind dabei senkrecht zueinander angeordnet. Das Basiselement 26 weist zudem seitlich angeordnete Vorsprünge 28 auf, die mit entsprechend ausgebildeten Nuten innerhalb der Gehäuseabdeckung 20 korrespondieren und zur Befestigung der Gehäuseabdeckung 20 an der Fassungsaufnahme 18 dienen.Figure 2 shows a schematically illustrated side view of the socket holder 18. It can be seen that the socket 18 from a base element 26 for receiving the device for strain relief 38 (cf. FIGS. 3 and 4) and a mounting frame 24 for mounting the lamp holder 16 exists. The base member 26 and the mounting frame 24 are arranged perpendicular to each other. The base element 26 also has laterally arranged projections 28, which are designed accordingly Grooves correspond within the housing cover 20 and for attachment serve the housing cover 20 on the socket receptacle 18.

Figur 3 zeigt einen Längsschnitt durch die Fassungsaufnahme 18. Man erkennt, daß innerhalb des Basiselementes 26 Mittel 38 zur klemmenden Festlegung der elektrischen Verbindungsleitung 22 angeordnet sind (siehe auch Fig. 9). Bei dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel bestehen die Mittel 38 aus zwei voneinander beabstandeten Leisten. Zwischen diese Leisten werden bzw. wird die elektrische Verbindungsleitung 22 hindurchgeführt, so daß sich ein fester Sitz der elektrischen Verbindungsleitung 22 innerhalb des Basiselementes 26 durch eine entsprechende Klemmwirkung ergibt. Die elektrische Verbindungsleitung 22 wird dabei durch eine Ausnehmung 36 im Basiselement 26 in dieses eingeführt. Nach einer entsprechenden Weiterführung der Verbindungsleitung 22 zu den Leisten liegt das abgemantelte Ende der elektrischen Verbindungsleitung 22 in einem im Bereich des Basiselementes 26 ausgebildeten Anschlußraum 42 (siehe auch Fig. 9). Die Enden der elektrischen Verbindungsleitung 22 werden zum Anschluß mit der eigentlichen Lampenfassung 16 in Richtung der entsprechenden Anschlußstellen gebogen. FIG. 3 shows a longitudinal section through the mount receptacle 18. It can be seen that that within the base element 26 means 38 for clamping fixation the electrical connecting line 22 are arranged (see also Fig. 9). In the exemplary embodiment shown, the means 38 consist of two spaced strips. Between these ledges or the electrical connecting line 22 is passed so that there is a tight fit of the electrical connection line 22 within the base element 26 results from a corresponding clamping effect. The electrical Connection line 22 is through a recess 36 in the base element 26 introduced in this. After a corresponding continuation the connecting line 22 to the strips is the stripped end of the electrical connection line 22 in a in the region of the base element 26 trained terminal space 42 (see also Fig. 9). The ends of the electrical Connection line 22 are for connection to the actual Lamp holder 16 bent in the direction of the corresponding connection points.

Weiterhin erkennt man zwei Öffnungen 32, 34 zur Durchführung eines Befestigungselementes (nicht dargestellt). Mit diesen Befestigungselementen wird die Anschlußgarnitur 10 bzw. die einzelne Fassungsaufnahme 18 an der Montagefläche 12 befestigt.Furthermore, two openings 32, 34 can be seen for the passage of a fastening element (not shown). With these fasteners is the connection set 10 or the individual socket 18 on the Mounting surface 12 attached.

Figur 4 zeigt eine schematisch dargestellte Ansicht der Fassungsaufnahme 18 von unten. Man erkennt die Lage der Ausnehmungen 36 und 46, die für die Führung der elektrischen Verbindungsleitung 22 innerhalb des Basiselements 26 wesentlich sind. Zudem erkennt man, daß die Öffnung 34 von einem Kragen 52 umgeben ist. Dieser Kragen 52 dient zur Umlenkung der durch die Ausnehmung 36 in das Basiselement 26 eintretenden elektrischen Verbindungsleitung 22. Das Basiselement 26 weist an seinem im Bereich des Befestigungsrahmens 24 ausgebildeten Ende zwei seitliche Blenden 30 auf, die zur Stabilisierung des Befestigungsrahmens 24 dienen. Die Ausnehmung 40 dient als Einführhilfe für die Leitung 22.FIG. 4 shows a schematically represented view of the holder receptacle 18 from underneath. One can see the position of the recesses 36 and 46, which for the Routing the electrical connection line 22 within the base element 26 are essential. It can also be seen that the opening 34 of one Collar 52 is surrounded. This collar 52 serves to deflect the electrical entering through the recess 36 in the base member 26 Connection line 22. The base element 26 has in the area of the Fastening frame 24 formed end two side panels 30, which serve to stabilize the mounting frame 24. The recess 40 serves as an insertion aid for line 22.

Die in den Befestigungsrahmen 24 eingesetzte Fassung 16 verhindert, daß die in die Leisten eingeklemmte Verbindungsleitung 22 sich unbeabsichtigt lösen kann.The socket 16 inserted in the mounting frame 24 prevents the connecting line 22 clamped in the strips unintentionally loosen can.

Figur 5 zeigt in einer schematisch dargestellten Vorderansicht die Fassungsaufnahme 18 mit der Gehäuseabdeckung 20. Die Gehäuseabdeckung 20 umgibt dabei das Basiselement 26 sowie den Befestigungsrahmen 24. Die Lampenfassung 16 ist von der Gehäuseabdeckung 20 überdeckt.FIG. 5 shows the socket holder in a schematically illustrated front view 18 with the housing cover 20. The housing cover 20 surrounds the base element 26 and the mounting frame 24. The lamp holder 16 is covered by the housing cover 20.

Die Figuren 6 und 7 zeigen die Fassungsaufnahme 18 in einer Vorder- bzw. Rückansicht. Man erkennt, daß der Befestigungsrahmen 24 zwei Öffnungen 44 zur Aufnahme eines Befestigungselementes der Lampenfassung 16 aufweist. Durch diese Öffnungen 44 werden üblicherweise Befestigungsstifte (nicht dargestellt) der Lampenfassung 16 geführt. Weiterhin erkennt man, daß der Befestigungsrahmen 24 zwei weitere Öffnungen 46 aufweist, die zur Durchführung von elektrischen Verbindungsleitungen 22 dienen. Die Öffnungen 46 sind dabei im Bereich des Basiselementes 26 bzw. einer Bodenplatte 50 (siehe auch Fig. 4) des Basiselementes 26 gegenüber der Ausnehmung 36 angeordnet. Dadurch ergeben sich eine Vielzahl von Kabelführungsmöglichkeiten, so daß wiederum die Einsatzmöglichkeiten der Anschlußgarnitur 10 erhöht werden. Diese sind beispielhaft in den Figuren 8a-8c anhand schematisch dargestellter Seitenansichten und Unteransichten dreier Anschlußgarnituren 10 mit jeweils unterschiedlicher Führung der elektrischen Verbindungsleitungen 22 gezeigt. Eine vierte Führungsmöglichkeit ergibt sich aus Figur 1.FIGS. 6 and 7 show the mount receptacle 18 in a front or Rear view. It can be seen that the mounting frame 24 has two openings 44 for receiving a fastening element of the lamp holder 16. Fastening pins are usually through these openings 44 (not shown) led the lamp holder 16. Furthermore you can see that the mounting frame 24 has two further openings 46 which for Implementation of electrical connecting lines 22 are used. The openings 46 are in the area of the base element 26 or a base plate 50 (see also FIG. 4) of the base element 26 opposite the recess 36 arranged. This results in a variety of cable routing options so that again the possible uses of the connection set 10 can be increased. These are exemplified in Figures 8a-8c based on schematically represented side views and subviews three connection sets 10 each with different guidance of the electrical connection lines 22 shown. A fourth leadership opportunity results from Figure 1.

Claims (8)

  1. Connecting accessory (10) for fluorescent lamps, comprising two lampholders (16) constructed separately from one another and mutually spaced for holding the corresponding connecting ends of the fluorescent lamp, the lampholders being arranged in each case in a holder receptacle (18), characterized in that the holder receptacles (18) each have an integrated device (38) for the stress relief of electric connecting lines (22) leading to a ballast or coming therefrom.
  2. Connecting accessory according to Claim 1, characterized in that the holder receptacles (18) each consist of a base element (26) for holding the device for stress relief (38) and a mounting frame (24) for mounting the lampholder (16).
  3. Connecting accessory according to Claim 2, characterized in that the base element (26) and the mounting frame (24) are arranged perpendicular to one another or one behind another in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the lamp.
  4. Connecting accessory according to Claim 1, characterized in that the device for stress relief has means (38) for fixing the electric connecting lines (22) in a clamping fashion.
  5. Connecting accessory according to Claim 4, characterized in that the means (38) comprise at least two mutually spaced strips.
  6. Connecting accessory according to Claim 1, characterized in that the holder receptacles (18) each have a housing cover (20).
  7. Connecting accessory according to Claim 6, characterized in that the housing cover (20) is constructed in such a way that it covers the lampholder (16) and a lamp base (17).
  8. Connecting accessory according to Claim 1, characterized in that the holder receptacle (18) has at least two openings or cutouts (36, 46) for holding the electric connecting line or connecting lines (22), the cutouts (36, 46) being constructed next to one another and/or opposite one another.
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