EP1286006A1 - H-Profile system for lighting and support purposes - Google Patents

Abstract

The system (1) is appropriate to the desired quadratic surface. Joints between the rails take the form of center sections (8), with which circular slots in the rails engage, with up to four spacers (7) for dimensional adjustments. Internally the rails are profiled to accept ceiling panels and light fittings.

Description

The present invention is concerned with an H-profile for Lighting and carrying purposes according to the preamble of Main claim, especially with a profile system for suspended ceilings of a room by turning the H-profiles into one supporting structure are put together, and by the any open H-profile rods Can accommodate lighting fixtures.

Such H-profiles are well known in the art. DE 66 01 983 is a device with an H profile rail can be seen that by means of a The connector is put together to form rectangular sections can be formed and thus a network of H rails becomes. The rectangular partial areas are made with panels any material covered. The entire DIN rail network hangs on appropriate hangers that are on the ceiling of the room be attached.

As a disadvantage of this device for a suspended ceiling it is felt that, on the one hand, the support profile only as such and cannot be used for other purposes and on the other hand, only rectangular partial areas are formed can what for certain rooms with irregular Ceiling areas leads to considerable difficulties, because in In such cases, complex auxiliary structures are manufactured that unnecessarily increase assembly time and costs. Furthermore, a carrier system is known from DE 197 43 785, which a flat one at the nodes of the individual profile bars Has intermediate piece with tabs, which is fastened in a groove become.

A disadvantage of the known H-profile systems is seen that it is also possible to use the extruded Profile bars for a specific suspended ceiling system put together, but it has to be every single strand and each individual connecting parts are subjected to a pendulum assembly, with the smallest inaccuracies the overall impression of the system can severely impair. Furthermore, the prior art no construction became known with which a suspended Ceiling and a lighting system was realized together.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a system provide that lighting and carrying function, one suspended ceiling met inexpensively in the Manufacturing and easy and precise to use.

This task is characterized by the characteristics of the Main claim solved according to the invention.

Further features essential to the invention are the subclaims refer to.

According to the H-profile system for lighting and Carrying purposes for suspended ceilings made of extruded H-profiles and fasteners attached to nodes and / or Joints are arranged, characterized in that - that the knots and joints are at least a middle part have the outer and inner geometric dimensions of the H-profile is adapted, the H-profile facing inwards has round and square grooves and protrusions that with are engaged in at least one middle part. Here are the Cross sections of the middle parts to choose whatever you like depends on what shape the partial area to be delimited occupies.

It is advantageous to smooth the outer walls of the H profile shape while grooves and protrusions on the inner walls are molded.

It is therefore advantageous at the ends of the legs of the H-profile To form U-shaped noses that are resilient with others Individual parts can be engaged.

It is also advantageous to use the middle bar of the H-profile angular and round grooves, as well as with elongated Form webs. It is advantageous to have the open side the round grooves in the outer wall of the H-profile end to let.

It is particularly important and advantageous that Intermediate pieces and middle parts of the connecting elements, the Knots and joints the outer dimensions of the H-profile adapt.

The actual connection at the nodes and joints will be made by special pins and / or tabs both in the grooves of the H-profile and the holes in the Intermediate pieces and the middle parts protrude. This Bolts and tabs are set using set screws attached.

It is also advantageous that the H-profile has two Has symmetry axes, so that the two sides Formations of the H-profile are identical. It is also further advantageous to form at least one square groove T-shaped.

It is also advantageous for the bores and threaded bores for the plug pins in the middle section of the adapter or to arrange the central part, the bores and Tapped holes of course at the same height as that round grooves are arranged in the H-profile. The socket pins should have at least one hole that has a Tapped hole.

Due to the great flexibility of the entire invention H-profile system, it is advantageous to put the H-profile rods in to deliver certain grid dimensions, thereby any rectangular, preferably square areas in one to be able to produce certain grid dimensions.

It is particularly advantageous to add knots in the corners Support parts that are advantageously triangular, to arrange, which in turn in the longitudinal groove of the H-profile be attached.

Another advantage is that both in the outward-facing longitudinal groove as well as on the upper edges of the Shackles of the H-profile hook and other hanging elements can be hung, which is a carrying function for Insert elements such as cover plates, climate lights and the like to have.

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen H-Profilsystems (1) mit Knoten (4, 4', 4'') und Stoßstellen (5);

Fig. 2

eine schematische Darstellung des erfindungsgemäßen H-Profilsystems (1) mit unterschiedlichen Begrenzungsflächen (23, 24) und verschiedenen Knoten (4, 4', 4'') und Stoßstellen(5) ;

Fig. 3

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Zwischenstücks (7), das im mittleren Abschnitt Steckbolzen (14) aufnimmt;

Fig. 4a

die Vorderansicht eines Zwischenstücks (7);

Fig. 4b

eine Schnittdarstellung entlang der Schnittlinie A-A' aus Fig. 4a mit zwei Steckbolzen (14);

Fig. 5

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Mittelteils (8) mit quadratischem Querschnitt und Bohrungen (9, 9') im mittleren Abschnitt des Mittelteils;

Fig. 6

eine perspektivische Darstellung, in der an die vier Flächen des Mittelteils (8) vier Zwischenstücke (7) angeordnet sind;

Fig, 7

die Seitenansicht eines Steckbolzens (14);

Fig. 8

den Querschnitt des H-Profils (6) mit einem im unteren Teil des H-Profils eingeklemmten Abschlussteils (26);

Fig. 9a

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Mittelteils (8) mit beliebigem Querschnitt;

Fig. 9b

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines flachen sechseckigen Mittelteils (8');

Fig. 10a

eine Seitenansicht des H-Profils (6) mit einem im Inneren des H-Profils angeordneten Leuchtenkörpers (27) ;

Fig. 10b

eine Seitenansicht des H-Profils (6) mit einem im Inneren des H-Profils angeordneten Reflektor (28) ;

Fig. 10c

eine Seitenansicht des H-Profils (6) mit einem Abschlussteil (26''), an das ein Beleuchtungskörper (29) montiert ist;

Fig. 10d

eine Seitenansicht des H-Profils (6) mit einem Reflektor (28'), in dem ein Beleuchtungskörper (27') angeordnet ist.

The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to drawings. It shows

Fig. 1

a perspective view of an H-profile system according to the invention (1) with nodes (4, 4 ', 4'') and joints (5);

Fig. 2

a schematic representation of the H-profile system (1) according to the invention with different boundary surfaces (23, 24) and different nodes (4, 4 ', 4'') and joints (5);

Fig. 3

a perspective view of an intermediate piece (7) which receives plug pins (14) in the central section;

Fig. 4a

the front view of an intermediate piece (7);

Fig. 4b

a sectional view along the section line AA 'of Figure 4a with two socket bolts (14).

Fig. 5

a perspective view of a central part (8) with a square cross section and bores (9, 9 ') in the central section of the central part;

Fig. 6

a perspective view in which four intermediate pieces (7) are arranged on the four surfaces of the central part (8);

Fig. 7

the side view of a plug pin (14);

Fig. 8

the cross section of the H-profile (6) with a terminal part (26) clamped in the lower part of the H-profile;

Fig. 9a

a perspective view of a central part (8) with any cross-section;

Fig. 9b

a perspective view of a flat hexagonal central part (8 ');

Fig. 10a

a side view of the H-profile (6) with a lamp body (27) arranged inside the H-profile;

Fig. 10b

a side view of the H-profile (6) with a reflector (28) arranged inside the H-profile;

Fig. 10c

a side view of the H-profile (6) with a closing part (26 '') to which a lighting fixture (29) is mounted;

Fig. 10d

a side view of the H-profile (6) with a reflector (28 '), in which a lighting fixture (27') is arranged.

Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the H-profile system 1 according to the invention with nodes 4, 4 ', 4' 'and Butt joints 5. The H-profile rods 6 are rectangular arranged to each other, and limit in the present Embodiment a square area. The nodes 4, 4 ', 4 '' are formed by intermediate pieces 7 and middle parts 8. The intermediate piece 7 is between the H-profile 6 and the Middle part 8 arranged. Depending on what kind of knot is formed, the intermediate pieces 7 on the middle parts 8th to fix. A maximum of four spacers 7 at the Middle parts 8 are arranged. This is the case for one Knot not shown here, from which four H-profile rods 6 going out. Over the square surface 23 is Illustration of part of an H-profile 6 'depicting that One end has a joint 5, which in the present Embodiment is closed. The one from the H-profiles enclosed boundaries can be any take a rectangular shape, but preferably square To form.

2 is a schematic plan view of the H-profile system 1 shown from which the different types of knots and Joints are visible. With the reference number 4 is a Knot shown at a corner of the H-profile system is arranged and two of which are at right angles to one another Profiles 6 run out. Three H-profiles 6 go from the node 4 ' out. The point 4 '' 'is a crossing point, of which four H-profiles 6 going out. The surface 23 is rectangular and the surface 24 is square. In the corners of the square surface 24 support parts 25 are arranged, for example triangular are. To an arbitrarily long rail with the given To form lengths of the H-profiles 6, these are on the Butt joints 5 preferably with an intermediate piece 7 or butted together.

3 shows a perspective view Intermediate piece 7, the two socket pins 14 in the middle section of the intermediate piece 7. The external dimensions of the Intermediate piece 7 correspond exactly to the outer dimensions of the used H-profile 6, so that at the nodes or Joints 5 almost no transitions are noticeable. This however, requires high-precision manufacture of both the H profile 6 and the intermediate pieces 7 with the plug pins 14. The socket pins 14 are with an adjusting screw in the Threaded hole 9 'attached. It is advantageous that Intermediate piece 7 from an extruded profile tube manufacture, which in principle can assume the length (L). That the Plug pin 14 in the middle section of the intermediate piece are arranged, it follows that the round grooves in H-profile 6 are also arranged at the same height.

4a is the front view of an intermediate piece 7 shown. The total cross section consists of two symmetrical arranged profile tubes along the section line A-A ' are merged. In the middle section of the adapter 7 holes 9 are arranged, in which the plug pin 14th protrude.

4b is the sectional view along the section line A-A 'of the intermediate piece 7 shown. Insert the socket pins 14 in the socket bore 9 and are by means of a Set screw found in the threaded hole 9 '. To the Ends of the plug pins 14 are arranged transverse bores 9 '' serve on the one hand the intermediate piece with the middle part 8 to connect, and on the other hand the H-profile 6 with the To connect intermediate piece 14.

Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of the Middle part 8. This middle part 8 is in cross section square and in its outer dimensions the geometric Dimensions of the H-profile 6 adjusted, i.e. the height and width of the Cuboids correspond to the dimensions of the H-profile. The Middle part 8 is made of an extruded square tube manufactured, the wall thickness of which is reasonable to the socket pin 8 and the threaded screws a sufficient To offer hold. The bores 9 receive the socket pins 14, while the threaded holes 9 'with set screws, not here shown to be engaged.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the Compilation of the middle part 8 and 7 intermediate pieces Intermediate pieces 7 are identical parts. The heights and widths the intermediate pieces 7 correspond exactly to the dimensions of the H-profile 6. The perspective view shows one Intersection of H-profiles 6, four of which are H-profiles branch. The intermediate parts 7 are with the middle part 8 Using the socket pins 14 and the set screws in the Threaded holes 9 'brought together and fastened.

In Fig. 7, a round socket pin is shown, which at the ends each has a bore 9 '' for receiving a screw. The threaded bore 9 'also serves to receive a Screw that slips in the longitudinal direction of the plug pin 14 prevented. At the edges of the top surface of the plug pin 14 a chamfer 29 is attached. The diameter of the plug pin 14 is the exact diameter of the holes 9, and adapted annular groove 10, 10 '.

8 shows the cross section of the H-profile 6. The H profile 6 has two axes of symmetry 12, 12 'that are perpendicular stand on each other. The H-profile 6 is therefore the on both sides Axes of symmetry 12, 12 'are identical. At the end of both legs 16, 16 'of the H-profile 6 are each U-shaped Molded lugs 17, which serve certain parts 26, 26 ' clamped to record. The parts 26, 26 'are different trained and are explained in more detail below. A Embodiment of part 26 represents a profile bar, the on one side 30 is smooth and on the opposite Has web-shaped projections 31. On the long sides the flat bar 26 is a snap lock 32, 32 ' arranged, which engages with the U-shaped lugs 17, 17 ' stands. In the outward-facing longitudinal groove 10, 10 'can If a hanging element 26 'is to be hung in the present rectangular embodiment at the bottom Section 35 insert elements, such as plates or the like load bearing. At the top of leg 16 of the H-profile can if necessary via the U-shaped lugs 17, 17 'a clamping element 26' 'is placed on the lower angled section 35 'also plates or the like receives. Round and angular are on the axis of symmetry 12 ' Grooves 10, 10 'arranged. The openings of the round grooves 10 point outwards and end on the outer wall of the H-profile leg 16, 16 '. This creates along the H-profile 6 a slot 33, 33 'on each side, the special one Parts that are not shown here can accommodate. In the In the middle of the axis of symmetry 12 'there is one on each side T-shaped groove 10 ', which is used to receive Fasteners for lighting fixtures are used. The same function can U-shaped grooves right and Exercise to the left of the T-slots 10 '. The diameter of the round grooves 10 is dimensioned such that the plug pin 14 fits precisely can be included.

9a shows a perspective view of a Middle part 8 'with any cross-section that the dimensions of H-profile 6 is adjusted. This middle part 8 'is for one Knot 4 'with three H-profile rods 6 meeting determined that include an angle of 120 degrees. The mode of operation is exactly the same as that shown in Fig. 5 has been described. Center between the two holes 9 are two horizontal slots 33 through which the Protruding tabs 34 of a flat middle part 8 'and with at least one groove 11 are engaged.

9b shows a perspective view of a Junction with six H-profile rods 6. The surface of the flat middle part 8 'is therefore regular hexagonal. On the sides of the flat middle part 8 ' Arranged tabs 34 which in the elongated grooves 11, 11 ' of the H-profile protrude and be fixed there. at Mitres of any degree on the two H-profile bars butting, a flat part 8 'is sufficient as the middle part here elbow, not shown.

10a is an application example of the H-profile 6 represents. The T-groove 10 'takes a rod-shaped Fastening element 32 of a lighting fixture 27. The Lighting fixture 27 is supported by a flat holding element 26 ' with the lugs 17, 17 'kept free of vibration.

10b is a further application example for the installation a reflector 28 and a lighting fixture 27 ' represents schematically. The long sides of the reflector 28 engage in the U-groove, which is formed by the U-shaped lugs 17, 17 'are formed, and are thereby down supported. With another rod-shaped fastener 32 'is the reflector and the lighting fixture in the T-slot 10 'attached.

Another application example is shown in FIG. 10c. Here the lugs 17, 17 'receive a flat rod element 26' ', which is double-walled. On the flat bar element 26 '' is a rod-shaped one pointing downwards Fastening element 32 '' arranged on which another Lighting fixture 29 is arranged.

10d shows a further application example in which within a reflector 28 'with a fluorescent tube 27' a socket is installed.

Claims (15)

H-profile system (1) for lighting and carrying purposes, consisting of extruded H-profiles (6) and connecting elements (7, 8), the nodes (4, 4 ', 4'') and / or joints (5) H profiles (6) are arranged, characterized in that that the nodes (4, 4 ', 4'') and joints (5) have at least one middle part (8) which is adapted to the outer and inner geometric dimensions of the H-profiles (6); in which the H-profile (6) has inward-facing round and square grooves (10, 10 ') and projections (13) which are in engagement with at least one central part (8, 8'). H-profile system according to claim 1, characterized in that the cross sections of the central parts (8,8 ') can take any shape of a polygon. H-profile system according to claim 1, characterized in that at the ends (15) of the legs (16) of the H-profile (6) U-shaped lugs (17) are formed, which are resiliently engaged with individual parts (26) and that the middle web (20) of the H-profile (6) has round and square grooves (10, 10 ', 11, 11'). H-profile system according to claim 1, characterized in that the open side (21, 21 ') of the round grooves (10, 10') end in the outer wall (22) of the H-profile (6). H-profile system according to claim 1, characterized in that the intermediate piece (7) is adapted to the outer dimensions of the H-profile (6) and has plug pins (14) which are connected to the grooves (10, 10 ') of the H-profile ( 6) are in engagement and / or the intermediate piece (7 ') is flat and is in engagement with at least one groove (11, 11'). H-profile system according to Claim 1, characterized in that the H-profile (6) has two axes of symmetry (12, 12 '), and the profile configurations on both sides are identical. H-profile system according to claim 1, characterized in that within the H-profile (6) at least one angular groove (11) is T-shaped. H-profile system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the nodes (4, 4 ', 4'') have at least one square central section (8) and at least one intermediate piece (7), which are held together by means of plug pins (14) be arranged in the middle section of the intermediate piece (7). H-profile system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the central part (8) and the intermediate piece (7) at the same height (H) have pin bores (9) into which the pins (14) protrude, which are perpendicular the set screws are clamped. H-profile system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plug pins (14) have at least one bore (9), at least one of which is a threaded bore (9 '). H-profile system according to claim 1, characterized in that the H-profiles (6) are present in certain grid dimensions that are of any length. H-profile system according to claim 1, characterized in that the H-profiles (6) delimit any, preferably rectangular or square, surfaces (23, 24). H-profile system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that support parts (25) are arranged in the corners of the nodes (4, 4 ', 4''). H-profile system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that hooks and other hook-in elements (26, 26 ', 26) both in the outward-pointing longitudinal groove (10, 10') and in the upward-pointing edge of the legs (16) '') can be attached. H-profile system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that lighting elements, fire protection and air conditioning devices are arranged in the nodes (4,4 ', 4'').

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