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EP1347234B1
EP1347234B1 EP03005078.5A EP03005078A EP1347234B1 EP 1347234 B1 EP1347234 B1 EP 1347234B1 EP 03005078 A EP03005078 A EP 03005078A EP 1347234 B1 EP1347234 B1 EP 1347234B1
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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
    • F21V5/00—Refractors for light sources
    • F21V5/06—Hanging lustres for chandeliers
    • 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
    • F21V21/34—Supporting elements displaceable along a guiding element
    • F21V21/35—Supporting elements displaceable along a guiding element with direct electrical contact between the supporting element and electric conductors running along the guiding element
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21W—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS
    • F21W2121/00—Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2115/00—Light-generating elements of semiconductor light sources
    • F21Y2115/10—Light-emitting diodes [LED]
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/14—Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
    • H01R25/147—Low voltage devices, i.e. safe to touch live conductors
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S362/00—Illumination
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  • the present invention relates to a lighting system comprising at least one decorative transparent element having at least one bore, at least one light source for illuminating the at least one decorative transparent element, and a mechanical support extending into the bore for holding or suspending the at least one decorative transparent element wherein the light source (s) is (are) disposed in the bore (s) of the decorative transparent element (s) and the power supply to the light source (s) via the respective holder, wherein the bore (s) of the decorative transparent element (s) when assembled extend in a substantially horizontal direction.
  • Lighting systems with a decorative, transparent element for example in the form of a piece of jewelry have long been known.
  • the placement of a light source on or in the decorative, transparent element enhances its aesthetic appeal by the multiple reflections and refractions of the light emerging from the decorative, transparent element.
  • Decorative lighting systems are available in many different embodiments.
  • the US 5,653,530 discloses a lighting system in which the light source is in an opaque version connected by a wire to the decorative, transparent element.
  • the US 5,876,109 describes a lighting system with a decorative, transparent element in the form of a piece of jewelry, in which a light source is arranged in a specially made blind hole. The bracket is outside the hole.
  • the GB 2 253 129 shows an earring in which a light source is incorporated in the transparent element.
  • the EP 0 192 458 A2 shows a luminous system in which lead between two halves of the transparent element conductor to the light source. The conductors are also used for the suspension of the lighting system.
  • the US 2001/0055205 shows a collar with a lighted decorative element and a battery, wherein the power supply to the element from the battery via the tape.
  • the US 2001/0033485 shows an ear stud with a rod-shaped carrier, a decorative element and a battery as a counterweight.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a structurally simple and visually appealing lighting system, with the ability to replace defective light sources. This is made possible by a lighting system having the features of claim 1 and by a mechanical support having the features of claim 13.
  • An advantageous embodiment of the invention results from the fact that a light emitting diode (LED) is selected as the light source. This combines a compact design and a large luminosity with low power consumption.
  • LED light emitting diode
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention results from the fact that a light-emitting diode is sunk in a recess provided for this purpose on the part of the mechanical holder located in the bore. This allows the placement of a light source in an originally unconventional, decorative, transparent element.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention results from the fact that the decorative, transparent element of the lighting system has a plurality of blind holes, in each of which a light-emitting diode can be mounted. This allows the uniform internal illumination of larger decorative, transparent elements.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention results from the fact that the mechanical support of the lighting system is executed in the region of the decorative, transparent element in the form of two under spring tension stirrup, which allow a non-positive detection of the light introduced into the respective bore light sources. This results in a particularly high level of user-friendliness due to the possibility of replacing defective light sources quickly.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention results from the fact that the mechanical support consists at least largely of glass fiber reinforced plastic, preferably epoxy resin. As a result, a mechanical support is realized with favorable mechanical properties at low weight.
  • the mechanical support in the region of the decorative, transparent element is designed as an elongated bracket. This allows mounting multiple light sources in the same hole.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention results from the fact that the mechanical support on two opposite sides over the entire length is at least partially covered with an electrically conductive layer.
  • the presence of conductive layers allows the wireless power supply of light sources contacted by the mechanical support, which is aesthetically advantageous.
  • the mechanical support in the region of the bore facing away, free end is formed as a hanger.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention results from the fact that the hanger has electrically conductive contact surfaces, which are each connected to a conductive layer. This allows the lighting system to be releasably suspended on an arbitrarily shaped busbar, the force of gravity acts as a pressing force and makes a costly screwing or jamming of the lighting system on the busbar superfluous. The avoidance of a technically complex connection of the lighting system with an external power source leads to a low susceptibility. Particularly advantageous in this embodiment is the ability to arrange multiple lighting systems at arbitrary locations on the same power rail.
  • Fig. 1 shows a lighting system 10 with a decorative, transparent element 1 in the form of a Lusterbehangs, which is provided with a substantially horizontally extending (through) bore 2, through which it is releasably suspended on a rigid, mechanical support 3.
  • a light emitting diode 4 is sunk in a recess 5 sunk.
  • the power is supplied via the on the side surfaces 3a, 3b of the mechanical support 3 located conductive layers 6a, 6b (see Fig.
  • Fig. 1a shows a detailed view of the recess 5, at which the contacting of the different poles 4a, 4b of the light-emitting diode 4 designed in this embodiment as a light-emitting diode can be seen.
  • Fig. 2 shows a further embodiment of the invention.
  • the light-emitting diode 4 is loosely introduced into the through-hole 2 of the decorative, transparent element 1 and then by the mechanical support 3, which is constructed in the region of the decorative, transparent element 1 as a spring-loaded clamp 9, from both sides of the bore 2 is electrically contacted, whereby the circuit is closed via the light emitting diode 4.
  • Fig. 3 shows a further embodiment of a lighting system 10 according to the invention, in which two LEDs 4 ⁇ , 4 ⁇ in opposing blind holes 2 ⁇ , 2 ⁇ and the power supply of the LEDs 4 ⁇ , 4 ⁇ by the respective mechanical support 3 ⁇ , 3 ⁇ ,
  • Fig. 4 shows an application example in which a plurality of lighting systems 10 according to the invention are releasably suspended on an annular busbar 8.
  • the invention is of course not limited to the illustrated embodiments. Rather, it may in particular be provided that a possibly colored light bulb is used as light source, that the decorative, transparent element is designed in the form of a piece of jewelry, that the decorative, transparent element has both through holes and blind holes, that on a mechanical support several decorative, transparent elements are arranged or that the decorative, transparent element has a natural color.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Leuchtsystem mit mindestens einem wenigstens eine Bohrung aufweisenden dekorativen transparenten Element, mit wenigstens einer Lichtquelle zur Beleuchtung des mindestens einen dekorativen transparenten Elements und mit einer mechanischen, in die Bohrung reichenden Halterung zum Halten bzw. Aufhängen des mindestens einen dekorativen transparenten Elements, wobei die Lichtquelle(n) in der bzw. den Bohrung(en) des bzw. der dekorativen transparenten Elemente(s) angeordnet ist (sind) und die Stromzufuhr zu der bzw. den Lichtquelle(n) über die jeweilige Halterung erfolgt, wobei die Bohrung(en) des bzw. der dekorativen transparenten Elemente(s) in montierten Zustand in eine im wesentlichen horizontale Richtung verläuft (verlaufen).The present invention relates to a lighting system comprising at least one decorative transparent element having at least one bore, at least one light source for illuminating the at least one decorative transparent element, and a mechanical support extending into the bore for holding or suspending the at least one decorative transparent element wherein the light source (s) is (are) disposed in the bore (s) of the decorative transparent element (s) and the power supply to the light source (s) via the respective holder, wherein the bore (s) of the decorative transparent element (s) when assembled extend in a substantially horizontal direction.

Leuchtsysteme mit einem dekorativen, transparenten Element, beispielsweise in Form eines Schmuckstücks sind seit langem bekannt. Das Plazieren einer Lichtquelle an oder im dekorativen, transparenten Element erhöht dessen ästhetischen Reiz durch die Vielfachreflexionen und Brechungen des aus dem dekorativen, transparenten Element heraustretenden Lichts.Lighting systems with a decorative, transparent element, for example in the form of a piece of jewelry have long been known. The placement of a light source on or in the decorative, transparent element enhances its aesthetic appeal by the multiple reflections and refractions of the light emerging from the decorative, transparent element.

Dekorative Leuchtsysteme gibt es in vielen verschiedenen Ausführungsformen. Die US 5,653,530 offenbart beispielsweise ein Leuchtsystem, bei dem sich die Lichtquelle in einer durch einen Draht mit dem dekorativen, transparenten Element verbundenen undurchsichtigen Fassung befindet. Die US 5,876,109 beschreibt ein Leuchtsystem mit einem dekorativen, transparenten Element in Form eines Schmuckstücks, in dem in einer eigens dafür vorgenommenen Sackbohrung eine Lichtquelle angeordnet ist. Die Halterung ist außerhalb der Bohrung. Die GB 2 253 129 zeigt einen Ohrring, bei dem eine Lichtquelle im transparenten Element inkorporiert ist. Die EP 0 192 458 A2 zeigt ein Leuchtsystem, bei dem zwischen zwei Hälften des transparenten Elementes Leiter zur Lichtquelle führen. Die Leiter dienen auch der Aufhängung des Leuchtsystems. Die US 2001/0055205 zeigt ein Halsband mit einem beleuchteten dekorativen Element und einer Batterie, wobei die Stromzufuhr zum Element von der Batterie über das Band erfolgt. Die US 2001/0033485 zeigt einen Ohrstecker mit einem stabförmigen Träger, einem dekorativen Element und einer Batterie als Gegengewicht.Decorative lighting systems are available in many different embodiments. The US 5,653,530 for example, discloses a lighting system in which the light source is in an opaque version connected by a wire to the decorative, transparent element. The US 5,876,109 describes a lighting system with a decorative, transparent element in the form of a piece of jewelry, in which a light source is arranged in a specially made blind hole. The bracket is outside the hole. The GB 2 253 129 shows an earring in which a light source is incorporated in the transparent element. The EP 0 192 458 A2 shows a luminous system in which lead between two halves of the transparent element conductor to the light source. The conductors are also used for the suspension of the lighting system. The US 2001/0055205 shows a collar with a lighted decorative element and a battery, wherein the power supply to the element from the battery via the tape. The US 2001/0033485 shows an ear stud with a rod-shaped carrier, a decorative element and a battery as a counterweight.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein konstruktiv einfaches und optisch ansprechendes Leuchtsystem zu schaffen, mit der Möglichkeit, defekte Lichtquellen auszuwechseln. Dies wird durch ein Leuchtsystem mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 und durch eine mechanische Halterung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 13 ermöglicht.The object of the invention is to provide a structurally simple and visually appealing lighting system, with the ability to replace defective light sources. This is made possible by a lighting system having the features of claim 1 and by a mechanical support having the features of claim 13.

Wirtschaftlich und technisch vorteilhaft an dieser Erfindung ist die Möglichkeit, die Lichtquelle in die für die mechanische Halterung bereits bisher benötigte Bohrung in das dekorative, transparente Element einzubringen, was die wirtschaftlich und technisch aufwendige Modifikation bestehender Produktionseinrichtungen vermeidet. Besonders vorteilhaft kann ein üblicher Lusterbehang mit einer Bohrung unverändert verwendet werden. Die Bohrung erfüllt eine Doppelfunktion, nämlich die Aufnahme der Halterung (wie bisher) und der Lichtquelle. Dies hat nicht nur den Vorteil, dass die Lichtquelle keine gesonderte Fassung benötigt. Vielmehr erfolgt über die innen in der Bohrung liegende Lichtquelle eine gute Lichteinbringung in das dekorative transparente Element.Economically and technically advantageous in this invention is the ability to introduce the light source in the previously required for the mechanical support hole in the decorative, transparent element, which avoids the costly and technically complex modification of existing production facilities. Particularly advantageous, a conventional Lusterbehang can be used with a bore unchanged. The hole performs a dual function, namely the recording of the holder (as before) and the light source. This not only has the advantage that the light source does not have a separate socket needed. Rather, there is a good light input into the decorative transparent element on the inside of the bore light source.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausführungsform der Erfindung ergibt sich dadurch, dass als Lichtquelle eine Leuchtdiode (LED) gewählt wird. Diese vereint eine kompakte Bauweise und eine große Leuchtstärke bei geringem Strombedarf.An advantageous embodiment of the invention results from the fact that a light emitting diode (LED) is selected as the light source. This combines a compact design and a large luminosity with low power consumption.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsform der Erfindung ergibt sich dadurch, dass eine Leuchtdiode versenkt in einer dafür vorgesehen Aussparung am sich in der Bohrung befindlichen Teil der mechanischen Halterung angebracht ist. Dies ermöglicht das Plazieren einer Lichtquelle in einem ursprünglich nicht dafür konzipierten, dekorativen, transparenten Element.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention results from the fact that a light-emitting diode is sunk in a recess provided for this purpose on the part of the mechanical holder located in the bore. This allows the placement of a light source in an originally unconventional, decorative, transparent element.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsform der Erfindung ergibt sich dadurch, dass das dekorative, transparente Element des Leuchtsystems mehrere Sackbohrungen aufweist, in die jeweils eine Leuchtdiode angebracht werden kann. Dies erlaubt die gleichförmige innere Beleuchtung größerer dekorativer, transparenter Elemente.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention results from the fact that the decorative, transparent element of the lighting system has a plurality of blind holes, in each of which a light-emitting diode can be mounted. This allows the uniform internal illumination of larger decorative, transparent elements.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsform der Erfindung ergibt sich dadurch, dass die mechanische Halterung des Leuchtsystems im Bereich des dekorativen, transparenten Elementes in Form zweier unter Federspannung stehender Bügel ausgeführt ist, die eine kraftschlüssige Feststellung der lose in die jeweilige Bohrung eingebrachten Lichtquellen gestatten. Dadurch ergibt sich eine besonders hohe Benutzerfreundlichkeit durch die Möglichkeit, defekte Lichtquellen rasch auszuwechseln.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention results from the fact that the mechanical support of the lighting system is executed in the region of the decorative, transparent element in the form of two under spring tension stirrup, which allow a non-positive detection of the light introduced into the respective bore light sources. This results in a particularly high level of user-friendliness due to the possibility of replacing defective light sources quickly.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsform der Erfindung ergibt sich dadurch, dass die mechanische Halterung zumindest großteils aus glasfaserverstärktem Kunststoff, vorzugsweise Expoxidharz, besteht. Dadurch wird eine mechanische Halterung mit günstigen mechanischen Eigenschaften bei geringem Eigengewicht realisiert.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention results from the fact that the mechanical support consists at least largely of glass fiber reinforced plastic, preferably epoxy resin. As a result, a mechanical support is realized with favorable mechanical properties at low weight.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist die mechanische Halterung im Bereich des dekorativen, transparenten Elements als länglicher Bügel ausgeführt. Dies erlaubt das Anbringen mehrerer Lichtquellen in derselben Bohrung.According to the invention, the mechanical support in the region of the decorative, transparent element is designed as an elongated bracket. This allows mounting multiple light sources in the same hole.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsform der Erfindung ergibt sich dadurch, dass die mechanische Halterung an zwei sich gegenüberliegenden Seiten über die gesamte Länge zumindest teilweise mit einer elektrisch leitenden Schicht bedeckt ist. Das Vorhandensein leitender Schichten gestattet die kabellose Stromversorgung von durch die mechanische Halterung kontaktierten Lichtquellen, was ästhetisch vorteilhaft ist.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention results from the fact that the mechanical support on two opposite sides over the entire length is at least partially covered with an electrically conductive layer. The presence of conductive layers allows the wireless power supply of light sources contacted by the mechanical support, which is aesthetically advantageous.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist die mechanische Halterung im Bereich des der Bohrung abgewandten, freien Endes als Aufhänger ausgeformt. Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsform der Erfindung ergibt sich dadurch, dass der Aufhänger elektrisch leitende Kontaktflächen aufweist, die jeweils mit einer leitenden Schicht verbunden sind. Dadurch kann das Leuchtsystem an einer beliebig geformten Stromschiene lösbar aufgehängt werden, wobei die Schwerkraft als Andruckkraft wirkt und eine aufwendige Verschraubung oder Verklemmung des Leuchtsystems an der Stromschiene überflüssig macht. Die Vermeidung einer technisch aufwendigen Verbindung des Leuchtsystems mit einer externen Stromquelle führt zu einer geringen Störanfälligkeit. Besonders vorteilhaft an dieser Ausführungsform ist die Möglichkeit, mehrere Leuchtsysteme an frei wählbaren Stellen an derselben Stromschiene anzuordnen.According to the invention, the mechanical support in the region of the bore facing away, free end is formed as a hanger. A further advantageous embodiment of the invention results from the fact that the hanger has electrically conductive contact surfaces, which are each connected to a conductive layer. This allows the lighting system to be releasably suspended on an arbitrarily shaped busbar, the force of gravity acts as a pressing force and makes a costly screwing or jamming of the lighting system on the busbar superfluous. The avoidance of a technically complex connection of the lighting system with an external power source leads to a low susceptibility. Particularly advantageous in this embodiment is the ability to arrange multiple lighting systems at arbitrary locations on the same power rail.

Weitere Merkmale und Einzelheiten der vorliegenden Erfindung ergeben sich aus deren nachfolgenden Figurenbeschreibung. Dabei zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 und 1a bis 1d ein erfindungsgemäßes Leuchtsystem sowie verschiedene Detailansichten desselben,
  • Fig. 2 ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
  • Fig. 3 ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung,
  • Fig. 4 ein Anwendungsbeispiel unter Verwendung mehrerer erfindungsgemäßer Leuchtsysteme.
Further features and details of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the figures. Showing:
  • Fig. 1 and 1a to 1d a luminous system according to the invention as well as various detail views thereof,
  • Fig. 2 a further embodiment of the invention,
  • Fig. 3 a further embodiment of the invention,
  • Fig. 4 an application example using a plurality of inventive lighting systems.

Fig. 1 zeigt ein Leuchtsystem 10 mit einem dekorativen, transparenten Element 1 in Form eines Lusterbehangs, das mit einer im wesentlichen horizontal verlaufenden (Durchgangs)bohrung 2 versehen ist, durch die es auf einer in sich starren, mechanischen Halterung 3 lösbar aufgehängt ist. Am sich in der durchgehend zylindrischen Bohrung 2 befindlichen Teil 3' der mechanischen Halterung 3 ist in einer Aussparung 5 eine Leuchtdiode 4 versenkt befestigt. Die Stromzufuhr erfolgt über die an den Seitenflächen 3a, 3b der mechanischen Halterung 3 befindlichen, leitfähigen Schichten 6a, 6b (siehe Fig. 1a), die sich über die gesamte Länge der Halterung 3 erstrecken und an der an der Stromschiene zugewandten Seite des als Aufhänger ausgebildeten oberen Bereichs 3", der Halterung 3 in sich einander unter einem Winkel gegenüberliegende Kontaktflächen 7a, 7b einmünden (siehe Fig. 1b und 1c). Die elektrische Verbindung zu einer externen Stromquelle erfolgt durch die von der Schwerkraft erzeugten Andruckkraft des Aufhängers 3" auf eine hier balkenförmig ausgeführte Kontaktschiene 8, die an einander gegenüberliegenden, beidseitig einer Isolatorschicht 8c angeordneten Seitenflächen 8a, 8b unterschiedliche elektrische Potentiale aufweist. Fig. 1d zeigt eine Detailansicht der Aussparung 5, an der die Kontaktierung der unterschiedlichen Pole 4a, 4b der in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel als Leuchtdiode ausgeführten Lichtquelle 4 erkennbar ist. Fig. 1 shows a lighting system 10 with a decorative, transparent element 1 in the form of a Lusterbehangs, which is provided with a substantially horizontally extending (through) bore 2, through which it is releasably suspended on a rigid, mechanical support 3. In located in the continuous cylindrical bore 2 part 3 'of the mechanical support 3, a light emitting diode 4 is sunk in a recess 5 sunk. The power is supplied via the on the side surfaces 3a, 3b of the mechanical support 3 located conductive layers 6a, 6b (see Fig. 1a ), which extend over the entire length of the holder 3 and at the busbar facing side of the formed as a hanger upper portion 3 ", the holder 3 in each other at an angle opposite contact surfaces 7a, 7b open (see Fig. 1b and 1c ). The electrical connection to an external power source is effected by the pressure force generated by the force of the hanger 3 "on a bar-shaped here contact rail 8, which has different electrical potentials on opposite, both sides of an insulator layer 8c arranged side surfaces 8a, 8b. Fig. 1d shows a detailed view of the recess 5, at which the contacting of the different poles 4a, 4b of the light-emitting diode 4 designed in this embodiment as a light-emitting diode can be seen.

Fig. 2 zeigt ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung. Hier ist vorgesehen, dass die Leuchtdiode 4 lose in die Durchgangsbohrung 2 des dekorativen, transparenten Elements 1 eingebracht wird und sodann durch die im Bereich des dekorativen, transparenten Elements 1 als eine unter Federspannung stehende Klammer 9 ausgeführten mechanischen Halterung 3 von beiden Seiten der Bohrung 2 elektrisch kontaktiert wird, wodurch der Stromkreis über die Leuchtdiode 4 geschlossen wird. Fig. 2 shows a further embodiment of the invention. Here, it is provided that the light-emitting diode 4 is loosely introduced into the through-hole 2 of the decorative, transparent element 1 and then by the mechanical support 3, which is constructed in the region of the decorative, transparent element 1 as a spring-loaded clamp 9, from both sides of the bore 2 is electrically contacted, whereby the circuit is closed via the light emitting diode 4.

Fig. 3 zeigt ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Leuchtsystems 10, bei dem sich zwei Leuchtdioden 4 α, 4 β in einander gegenüberliegenden Sackbohrungen 2 α, 2 β befinden und die Stromversorgung der Leuchtdioden 4 α, 4 β durch die jeweilige mechanische Halterung 3 α, 3 β erfolgt. Fig. 3 shows a further embodiment of a lighting system 10 according to the invention, in which two LEDs 4 α, 4 β in opposing blind holes 2 α, 2 β and the power supply of the LEDs 4 α, 4 β by the respective mechanical support 3 α, 3 β ,

Fig. 4 zeigt ein Anwendungsbeispiel, bei dem mehrere erfindungsgemäße Leuchtsysteme 10 an einer ringförmigen Stromschiene 8 lösbar aufgehängt sind. Fig. 4 shows an application example in which a plurality of lighting systems 10 according to the invention are releasably suspended on an annular busbar 8.

Die Erfindung ist selbstverständlich nicht auf die dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele beschränkt. Vielmehr kann insbesondere vorgesehen sein, dass als Lichtquelle eine möglicherweise gefärbte Glühbirne verwendet wird, dass das dekorative, transparente Element in Form eines Schmuckstücks ausgeführt ist, dass das dekorative, transparente Element sowohl Durchgangsbohrungen als auch Sackbohrungen aufweist, dass an einer mechanischen Halterung mehrere dekorative, transparente Elemente angeordnet sind oder dass das dekorative, transparente Element eine Eigenfarbe besitzt.The invention is of course not limited to the illustrated embodiments. Rather, it may in particular be provided that a possibly colored light bulb is used as light source, that the decorative, transparent element is designed in the form of a piece of jewelry, that the decorative, transparent element has both through holes and blind holes, that on a mechanical support several decorative, transparent elements are arranged or that the decorative, transparent element has a natural color.

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  1. A lighting system (1) having at least one decorative transparent member (1) which has at least one bore (2), having at least one light source (4) for illuminating the at least one decorative transparent member (1), and having a mechanical holder (3) which extends into the bore (2) for holding or hanging the at least one decorative transparent member (1), wherein the light source(s) (4) is (are) arranged in the bore(s) (2) of the decorative transparent member(s) (1), and the current supply to the light source(s) takes place through the respective holder (3), wherein the bore(s) (2) of the decorative transparent member(s) (1) when mounted extend(s) in a substantially horizontal direction, characterized in that the holder (3) can be inserted removably into the bore(s) (2).
  2. A lighting system according to claim 1, characterised in that at least one light source (4) is a light emitting diode (LED).
  3. A lighting system according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the light source(s) is (are) fixed to the respective holder (3).
  4. A lighting system according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the light source(s) (4) is (are) inserted loosely into the bore(s) (2), and the respective current-carrying holder (3) makes electrical contact with the light source(s) (4) or its (their) mounting(s).
  5. A lighting system according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that at least a part of the bore(s) (4) is (are) designed as a through bore(s).
  6. A lighting system according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that at least part of the bore(s) (2) is (are) designed as a blind bore.
  7. A lighting system according to claim 6, characterised in that two blind bores are in approximately oppositely disposed relationship.
  8. A lighting system according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the bore(s) (2) has (have) a diameter of less than 5 mm, preferably of less than 2 mm.
  9. A lighting system according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the decorative transparent member (1) is a facetted glass body.
  10. A lighting system according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the decorative transparent member (1) is a lustre decoration.
  11. A lighting system according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the decorative transparent member (1) is an ornament.
  12. A lighting system according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that the bore(s) (2) of the decorative transparent member(s) is (are) cylindrical and of constant diameter.
  13. A mechanical holder for a decorative transparent member (1) of a lighting system (10) according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the lighting system (10) has at least one decorative transparent member (1) which has at least one bore (2) and at least one light source (4) for illuminating the at least one decorative transparent member (1), wherein the light source(s) (4) is (are) arranged in the bore(s) (2) of the decorative transparent member(s) (1), wherein the mechanical holder (3) is of such a configuration that it extends into the horizontally arranged bore (2) of the at least one decorative transparent member (1) for holding or hanging the at least one decorative transparent member (1) and wherein the current supply to the light source(s) (4) takes place through the holder (3), characterized in that the part (3') of the mechanical holder (3) which extends into the bore (2) of the decorative transparent member (1) is in the form of an elongate strap and that the mechanical holder (3) is in the form of a hook-type suspension means in the region of the free end (3") which is remote from the bore (2).
  14. A mechanical holder according to claim 13, characterised in that it is of a rigid configuration.
  15. A mechanical holder according to claim 13 or 14, characterised in that the mechanical holder (3) is primarily made of reinforced plastic material, preferably of glass-fibre reinforced plastic material, preferably epoxy material.
  16. A mechanical holder according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterised in that the strap (3') has at least one opening (5) in which at least one light source (4) is respectively arranged.
  17. A mechanical holder according to one of claims 13 to 16, characterised in that two oppositely disposed sides (3a, 3b) of the mechanical holder (3) are coated over the entire length thereof at least partially with an electrically conductive layer (6a, 6b).
  18. A mechanical holder according to claim 17, characterised in that an electrically conductive layer (6a) is connected to one pole (4a) of the light source (4) and the other electrically conductive layer (6b) is connected to the other pole (4b) of the light source (4).
  19. A mechanical holder according to one of claims 13 to 18, characterised in that the hook-type suspension means (3") has electrically conductive contact faces (7a, 7b) which can be detachably connected to a conductor rail (8) or similar means.
  20. A mechanical holder according to claim 19, characterised in that one of the contact faces (7a) is connected to the electrically conductive layer (6a) on the one side (3a) of the mechanical holder (3), and another contact face (7b) is connected to the electrically conductive layer (6b) on the oppositely disposed side (3b) of the mechanical holder (3).
  21. A mechanical holder according to claim 20, characterised in that the hook-type suspension means (3") can be mounted to a conductor rail (8) consisting of faces (8a, 8b) held at different electrical potentials arranged on either side of an insulating layer such that the gravitational force acts like a contact pressure, and one contact face (7a) is pressed against the one face (8a) of the conductor rail which is placed at one potential, and another contact face (7b) is pressed against the other face (8b) of the conductor rail (8) which is placed at the other potential.
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