EP1788535B1 - Device for indicating an emergency exit in a tunnel or similar - Google Patents

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EP1788535B1
EP1788535B1 EP05025190A EP05025190A EP1788535B1 EP 1788535 B1 EP1788535 B1 EP 1788535B1 EP 05025190 A EP05025190 A EP 05025190A EP 05025190 A EP05025190 A EP 05025190A EP 1788535 B1 EP1788535 B1 EP 1788535B1
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  • the invention relates to a device for signaling an emergency exit in a tunnel or the like according to the preamble of claim 1
  • Such devices in the form of phosphor panels which have a rectangular or square outline and signal the direction of escape and emergency exit distance, are well known and found in both road and rail tunnels. They are charged by the, if any, artificial lighting or passing vehicles. If the lighting fails, the luminescent pigments are barely or not sufficiently charged and do not fulfill the purpose of the escape direction display.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a device of the type mentioned, which ensures an improved signaling the escape routes in a tunnel.
  • the device according to the invention makes possible an improved signaling of the escape routes in a tunnel, which is independent of the general tunnel and / or vehicle lighting, also contributes to illuminating the tunnel in the surroundings of the signal panel and works better and longer than conventional signal panels even in the event of a power failure.
  • a suitable light source e.g. a high lifetime ausssenden cold cathode fluorescent tube
  • these lamps are also suitable for battery operation as energy-saving emergency operation.
  • a device 1 for signaling an emergency exit in a tunnel comprises a plate 2 made of sheet metal or plastic which can be fastened to the tunnel wall, to which a phosphor 3 panel 3 indicating the direction of escape and the emergency exit distance is attached.
  • the panel 3 has a rectangular outline, where it can basically form an approximately square outer shape.
  • the shield 2 according to the invention a arranged along the side 3a extending light source 30 is arranged, which is provided for constant, independent of the general lighting and by the passing vehicles panel lighting.
  • the light source 30 may be, for example, at least one cold cathode or fluorescent tube, as shown in FIG Fig.3 and Fig.4 is shown, act, or even, for example, by a number of juxtaposed, little power-consuming light emitting diodes (LED).
  • the upper surface 5 of the shield 2, on which the panel 3 is mounted formed such that the the light source side narrow side 3a opposite narrow side 3b rises upward.
  • the upper surface 5 can be angled accordingly (or even bent upwards). This ensures that the entire area of the panel 3 is sufficiently charged with light from the light source 30.
  • the shield 2 has a light source cover 7 which is open in the direction of the upper shield surface 5. This can be advantageously formed in the interior as a mirror reflector.
  • the light source 30 is in this case designed as a separate waterproof module with a corresponding manually operable plug-in connection with the installation network, so that it can be easily replaced when a defect occurs.
  • the shield 2 is provided in the upwardly bent or angled region with lateral cover surfaces 8, 9, 10, which simplify the cleaning of the device 1 together with the cover 7.
  • the inventive device 1 allows an improved and independent of the vehicle lighting signaling the escape routes in A tunnel also helps to illuminate the tunnel in the vicinity of the signal panel and, even in the event of a power failure, is better and longer than conventional signal panels.
  • FIG. 3 shows a plugged together of three profiles 32, 33 and 34 made of plastic housing the lamp 30.
  • the profile 32 is formed in cross-section substantially U-shaped.
  • the legs of this profile 32 have at their free ends a kind of locking elements 32a, 32b, with which the U-profile 32 can be attached to another profile or a holder 33 of the lamp.
  • the latching elements 32a, 32b are provided for this purpose with latching grooves 32c, the other profile or the holder 33 with latching projections or latching rails 33c.
  • These two profiles 32, 33 together form a chassis that encloses a space 35 for receiving a circuit block.
  • the per se known circuit block which is not apparent from the drawing, and which is mounted on a base plate is inserted into the space 35 from the side, while the base plate in a kind of rails, opposing longitudinal grooves 32d of the U-profile 32 introduced.
  • the cross-sectionally substantially U-shaped profile 32 has a leg connecting and the bracket 33 opposite part 32f, which is preferably concave and on its outside two lateral, outwardly open locking grooves 32g forms, which engage the third, provided with corresponding locking rails 34a profile 34 are provided.
  • the patch on the chassis 32, 33 patch or plugged profile 34 which is convexly curved in cross-section with advantage, encloses together with the concave part 32f of the chassis 32, 33 a space 36 for a known per se and not shown in detail cold cathode fluorescent tube (CCFC) of the lamp, which is operatively connected in a manner not shown in detail with the circuit block and provides the ion illumination.
  • the cold-cathode fluorescent tube protective covering profile 34 is made of a transparent material, which is an opalescent cover is particularly advantageous as a glare protection.
  • the profiles 32, 33, 34 forming the housing 31 are preferably made of an elastically yielding plastic in an extrusion process.
  • the locking elements for mating these profiles could be designed differently than in Fig. 1 shown.
  • the luminaire according to the invention can, in contrast to the conventional luminaires available in a few lengths, have virtually any desired length.
  • the cold cathode fluorescent tubes are available in arbitrary lengths, and the mating profiles 32, 33, 34 forming the housing 31 can be cut to the required length in a simple manner.
  • the structure, which encloses the circuit block as well as the cold cathode fluorescent tube and is assembled from the profiles 32, 33, 34 having the desired length, is closed by two lateral end parts 40, one of which is in Figure 4 is shown.
  • connection part 40 may have a breakout 41 for cable is equipped with male parts 42 and with these in Plug grooves 43 of one of the profiles 32, 33, 34, preferably of the chassis profile 32, can be inserted.
  • the luminaire allows optimal and energy-saving lighting in a suitable, according to the needs, any length, the installation of the lamp and, accordingly, their maintenance are extremely simple.
  • several tubes could be arranged one behind the other in a luminaire.

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The device (1) has a rectangular plate (3) with a profile and made of a luminescent material. A light source e.g. cold cathode fluorescent lamp, is provided along a narrow side (3a) of the plate for constant lighting of the plate. The plate is formed in such a manner that the entire region of the plate admits the light generated by the light source. The light source is attached to the narrow side of the plate and on a signboard (2) that is made of plastic. An independent claim is also included for a light with a cold cathode fluorescent lamp and a control block for a device for signaling an emergency exit in a tunnel.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Signalisieren eines Notausganges in einem Tunnel oder dergleichen gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1The invention relates to a device for signaling an emergency exit in a tunnel or the like according to the preamble of claim 1

Derartige Vorrichtungen in Form von Tafeln aus Leuchtstoff, die einen rechteckigen oder quadratischen Umriss aufweisen und die Fluchtrichtung und die Notausgangentfernung signalisieren, sind allgemein bekannt und sowohl in Strassen- als auch in Eisenbahntunnels anzutreffen. Sie werden durch die, wenn überhaupt, von der künstlichen Beleuchtung oder von vorbeifahrenden Fahrzeugen aufgeladen. Fällt die Beleuchtung aus, so sind die nachleuchtenden Pigmente kaum oder zu wenig stark aufgeladen und erfüllen den Zweck der Fluchtrichtungsanzeige nicht.Such devices in the form of phosphor panels, which have a rectangular or square outline and signal the direction of escape and emergency exit distance, are well known and found in both road and rail tunnels. They are charged by the, if any, artificial lighting or passing vehicles. If the lighting fails, the luminescent pigments are barely or not sufficiently charged and do not fulfill the purpose of the escape direction display.

In der Druckschrift DE-A-298 06 648 U1 ist ein Sicherheitsmodul zur Kennzeichnung von Flucht- und Rettungswegen in Gebäuden beschrieben, bei dem ein Kasten vorgesehen ist, welcher innen mit langnachleuchten- dem Material beschichtet ist und in dem eine periodisch an- bzw. abschaltbare Lichtquelle angeordnet ist. Es wird dabei mitunter bezweckt, dass das langnachleuchtende Material im Innern des Modulkastens durch das periodische Beleuchten stets seine volle Leuchtkraft hat. Ein solcher Kasten ist aber aufwändig und es besteht die Gefahr, dass wenn dieses beschichtete Material nach einer Periode bei abgeschaltetem Licht doch nicht genügend Leuchtkraft aufweist.In the publication DE-A-298 06 648 U1 describes a safety module for the marking of escape and rescue routes in buildings, in which a box is provided, which is coated on the inside with langnachleuchten- the material and in which a periodically on or off Light source is arranged. It is sometimes intended that the photoluminescent material inside the module box by the periodic lighting always has its full luminosity. However, such a box is complex and there is a risk that if this coated material after a period with the light off but not enough luminosity.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die ein verbessertes Signalisieren der Fluchtwege in einem Tunnel gewährleistet.The present invention has for its object to provide a device of the type mentioned, which ensures an improved signaling the escape routes in a tunnel.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäss durch eine Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1 gelöst.This object is achieved according to the invention by a device having the features of claim 1.

Weitere bevorzugte Ausgestaltungen der erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung bilden den Gegenstand der abhängigen, Ansprüche.Further preferred embodiments of the inventive device form the subject of the dependent, claims.

Die erfindungsgemässe Vorrichtung ermöglicht ein verbessertes und von der allgemeinen Tunnel- und/oder Fahrzeugbeleuchtung unabhängiges Signalisieren der Fluchtwege in einem Tunnel, trägt auch zur Beleuchtung des Tunnels in der Umgebung der Signaltafel bei und wirkt selbst bei einem Stromausfall besser und länger als herkömmliche Signaltafeln.The device according to the invention makes possible an improved signaling of the escape routes in a tunnel, which is independent of the general tunnel and / or vehicle lighting, also contributes to illuminating the tunnel in the surroundings of the signal panel and works better and longer than conventional signal panels even in the event of a power failure.

Mit der Wahl einer geeigneten Leuchtquelle, z.B. einer sich mit hoher Lebensdauer auszeichnenden Kaltkathoden-Fluoreszenzröhre, kann mit wenig Energie gute Lichtqualität erzeugt werden, wobei diese Leuchten auch für einen Batteriebetrieb als energiesparender Notbetrieb geeignet sind..With the choice of a suitable light source, e.g. a high lifetime auszeichnenden cold cathode fluorescent tube, good light quality can be generated with little energy, these lamps are also suitable for battery operation as energy-saving emergency operation.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigen rein schematisch:

Fig. 1
ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemässen Vorrichtung zum Signalisieren eines Notausganges in einem Tunnel in Frontansicht;
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einen Schnitt nach Linie II-II in Fig. 1;
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ein Gehäuse einer erfindungsgemässen Leuchte im Querschnitt, das für die Aufnahme einer Kaltkathodenfluoreszenzröhre sowie eines Schaltungsblockes bestimmt ist; und
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in perspektivischer Darstellung und im verkleinerten Massstab einen seitlichen Abschlussteil des Gehäuses.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawing. It shows purely schematically:
Fig. 1
an embodiment of an inventive device for signaling an emergency exit in a tunnel in front view;
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a section along line II-II in Fig. 1 ;
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a housing of a luminaire according to the invention in cross section, which is intended for receiving a cold cathode fluorescent tube and a circuit block; and
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in a perspective view and on a reduced scale a lateral end part of the housing.

Gemäss Fig.1 und 2 umfasst eine Vorrichtung 1 zum Signalisieren eines Notausganges in einem Tunnel einen an der Tunnelwand befestigbaren Schild 2 aus Blech oder Kunststoff, an welchem eine die Fluchtrichtung sowie die Notausgangentfernung signalisierende Tafel 3 aus Leuchtstoff angebracht ist. Die Tafel 3 weist einen rechteckförmigen Umriss auf, wobei sie grundsätzlich auch eine annähernd quadratische Aussenform bilden kann.According to Fig.1 and 2 a device 1 for signaling an emergency exit in a tunnel comprises a plate 2 made of sheet metal or plastic which can be fastened to the tunnel wall, to which a phosphor 3 panel 3 indicating the direction of escape and the emergency exit distance is attached. The panel 3 has a rectangular outline, where it can basically form an approximately square outer shape.

Zu einer Seite der Tafel 3, gegebenenfalls zur Schmalseite 3a, ist am Schild 2 erfindungsgemäss eine sich entlang der Seite 3a erstreckende Leuchtquelle 30 angeordnet, die zur konstanten, von der allgemeinen Beleuchtung und durch die vorbeifahrenden Fahrzeuge unabhängigen Tafelbeleuchtung vorgesehen ist. Bei der Leuchtquelle 30 kann es sich beispielsweise um mindestens eine Kaltkathoden- oder Fluoreszenzröhre, wie sie in Fig.3 und Fig.4 dargestellt ist, handeln, oder aber auch zum Beispiel um eine Anzahl von nebeneinander angeordneten, nur wenig Strom benötigenden Leuchtdioden (LED).To one side of the panel 3, optionally to the narrow side 3a, the shield 2 according to the invention a arranged along the side 3a extending light source 30 is arranged, which is provided for constant, independent of the general lighting and by the passing vehicles panel lighting. The light source 30 may be, for example, at least one cold cathode or fluorescent tube, as shown in FIG Fig.3 and Fig.4 is shown, act, or even, for example, by a number of juxtaposed, little power-consuming light emitting diodes (LED).

Damit eine ausreichende Beleuchtung der ganzen Tafel 3 - trotz der ökonomisch vorteilhaften Anordnung der Leuchtquelle 30 nur entlang der kurzen Schmalseite 3a - gewährleistet ist, ist die obere Fläche 5 des Schildes 2, an der die Tafel 3 angebracht ist, derart ausgebildet, dass sich die der leuchtquellenseitigen Schmalseite 3a gegenüberliegende Schmalseite 3b nach oben erhebt.In order to ensure sufficient illumination of the entire panel 3 - despite the economically advantageous arrangement of the light source 30 only along the short narrow side 3a - is the upper surface 5 of the shield 2, on which the panel 3 is mounted, formed such that the the light source side narrow side 3a opposite narrow side 3b rises upward.

Wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich, kann dazu die obere Fläche 5 entsprechend abgewinkelt (oder aber auch nach oben abgebogen) sein. Somit wird gewährleistet, dass der ganze Bereich der Tafel 3 mit Licht von der Leuchtquelle 30 ausreichend beaufschlagt wird.How out Fig. 2 can be seen, the upper surface 5 can be angled accordingly (or even bent upwards). This ensures that the entire area of the panel 3 is sufficiently charged with light from the light source 30.

Eine ausreichende Beleuchtung des ganzen Tafelbereiches könnte auch durch eine konkave Krümmung der oberen Fläche 5 zwischen den beiden in gleicher Höhe liegenden Schmalseiten 3a, 3b erzielt werden.Sufficient illumination of the entire panel area could also be achieved by a concave curvature of the upper surface 5 between the two narrow sides 3a, 3b located at the same height.

Am Schild 2 ist eine in Richtung zu der oberen Schild-Fläche 5 hin offene Leuchtquelle-Abdeckung 7 angebracht. Diese kann mit Vorteil im Innern als ein Spiegelreflektor ausgebildet sein. Die Leuchtquelle 30 ist hierbei als separates wasserdichtes Modul mit einer entsprechenden von Hand betätigbaren Steckverbindung mit dem Installationsnetz ausgeführt, so dass sie beim Auftreten eines Defekts leicht ausgewechselt werden kann.The shield 2 has a light source cover 7 which is open in the direction of the upper shield surface 5. This can be advantageously formed in the interior as a mirror reflector. The light source 30 is in this case designed as a separate waterproof module with a corresponding manually operable plug-in connection with the installation network, so that it can be easily replaced when a defect occurs.

Das Schild 2 ist in dem nach oben gebogenen oder abgewinkelten Bereich mit seitlichen Abdeckungsflächen 8, 9, 10 versehen, die zusammen mit der Abdeckung 7 die Reinigung der Vorrichtung 1 vereinfachen.The shield 2 is provided in the upwardly bent or angled region with lateral cover surfaces 8, 9, 10, which simplify the cleaning of the device 1 together with the cover 7.

Die erfindungsgemässe Vorrichtung 1 ermöglicht ein verbessertes und von der Fahrzeugbeleuchtung unabhängiges Signalisieren der Fluchtwege in einem Tunnel, trägt auch zur Beleuchtung des Tunnels in der Umgebung der Signaltafel bei und wirkt selbst bei einem Stromausfall besser und länger als herkömmliche Signaltafeln.The inventive device 1 allows an improved and independent of the vehicle lighting signaling the escape routes in A tunnel also helps to illuminate the tunnel in the vicinity of the signal panel and, even in the event of a power failure, is better and longer than conventional signal panels.

Anstelle einer Anzeige in einem Tunnel könnte selbstverständlich auch eine solche eines Notausganges oder ähnlichem in einem beliebigen dunklen Raum, Tiefgarage etc. vorgesehen sein.Of course, instead of an indication in a tunnel, such an emergency exit or the like could be provided in any dark room, underground garage, etc.

Fig.3 zeigt ein aus drei Profilen 32, 33 und 34 aus Kunststoff zusammengestecktes Gehäuse der Leuchte 30. Eines dieser Profile, das Profil 32, ist im Querschnitt im wesentlichen U-förmig ausgebildet. Die Schenkel dieses Profils 32 weisen an ihren freien Enden eine Art Rastelemente 32a, 32b auf, mit denen das U-Profil 32 auf ein anderes Profil bzw. eine Halterung 33 der Leuchte aufsteckbar ist. Die Rastelemente 32a, 32b sind zu diesem Zweck mit Rastnuten 32c, das andere Profil bzw. die Halterung 33 mit Rastvorsprüngen bzw. Rastschienen 33c versehen. Diese beiden Profile 32, 33 bilden zusammen ein Chassis, das einen Raum 35 für die Aufnahme eines Schaltungsblockes umschliesst. Der an sich bekannte Schaltungsblock, der aus der Zeichnung nicht ersichtlich ist, und der auf einer Grundplatte angebracht ist, wird in den Raum 35 von der Seite eingeschoben, und dabei die Grundplatte in eine Art Schienen bildende, einander gegenüberliegende Längsnuten 32d des U-Profils 32 eingeführt. Figure 3 shows a plugged together of three profiles 32, 33 and 34 made of plastic housing the lamp 30. One of these profiles, the profile 32, is formed in cross-section substantially U-shaped. The legs of this profile 32 have at their free ends a kind of locking elements 32a, 32b, with which the U-profile 32 can be attached to another profile or a holder 33 of the lamp. The latching elements 32a, 32b are provided for this purpose with latching grooves 32c, the other profile or the holder 33 with latching projections or latching rails 33c. These two profiles 32, 33 together form a chassis that encloses a space 35 for receiving a circuit block. The per se known circuit block, which is not apparent from the drawing, and which is mounted on a base plate is inserted into the space 35 from the side, while the base plate in a kind of rails, opposing longitudinal grooves 32d of the U-profile 32 introduced.

Das im Querschnitt im wesentlichen U-förmig ausgebildete Profil 32 weist einen die Schenkel verbindenden und der Halterung 33 gegenüberliegenden Teil 32f auf, der vorzugsweise konkav gewölbt ist und an seiner Aussenseite zwei seitliche, nach aussen offene Rastnuten 32g bildet, welche zum Einrasten des dritten, mit entsprechenden Rastschienen 34a versehenen Profils 34 vorgesehen sind. Das auf das Chassis 32, 33 aufgesetzte bzw. aufgesteckte Profil 34, das mit Vorteil im Querschnitt konvex gewölbt ist, umschliesst zusammen mit dem konkav gewölbten Teil 32f des Chassis 32, 33 einen Raum 36 für eine an sich bekannte und in der Zeichnung nicht näher dargestellte Kaltkathodenfluoreszenzröhre (CCFC) der Leuchte, welche in einer ebenfalls nicht näher dargestellten Weise mit dem Schaltungsblock wirkverbunden ist und für die lonenbeleuchtung sorgt. Das die Kaltkathodenfluoreszenzröhre schützend abdeckende Profil 34 besteht aus einem transparenten Material, wobei als Blendschutz eine opalisierende Abdeckung von besonderem Vorteil ist.The cross-sectionally substantially U-shaped profile 32 has a leg connecting and the bracket 33 opposite part 32f, which is preferably concave and on its outside two lateral, outwardly open locking grooves 32g forms, which engage the third, provided with corresponding locking rails 34a profile 34 are provided. The patch on the chassis 32, 33 patch or plugged profile 34, which is convexly curved in cross-section with advantage, encloses together with the concave part 32f of the chassis 32, 33 a space 36 for a known per se and not shown in detail cold cathode fluorescent tube (CCFC) of the lamp, which is operatively connected in a manner not shown in detail with the circuit block and provides the ion illumination. The cold-cathode fluorescent tube protective covering profile 34 is made of a transparent material, which is an opalescent cover is particularly advantageous as a glare protection.

Die das Gehäuse 31 bildenden Profile 32, 33, 34 werden vorzugsweise in einem Extrudierverfahren aus einem elastisch nachgiebigen Kunststoff hergestellt. Selbstverständlich könnten die Rastelemente zum Zusammenstecken dieser Profile auch anders ausgestaltet sein als in Fig. 1 dargestellt.The profiles 32, 33, 34 forming the housing 31 are preferably made of an elastically yielding plastic in an extrusion process. Of course, the locking elements for mating these profiles could be designed differently than in Fig. 1 shown.

Die erfindungsgemässe Leuchte kann im Gegensatz zu den herkömmlichen, in einigen wenigen Längen erhältlichen Leuchten praktisch eine beliebige Länge aufweisen. Die Kaltkathodenfluoreszenzröhren sind in beliebigen Längen erhältlich, und die das Gehäuse 31 bildenden, zusammensteckbaren Profile 32, 33, 34 können in einer einfachen Weise auf die benötigte Länge abgelängt werden. Das den Schaltungsblock sowie die Kaltkathodenfluoreszenzröhre umschliessende, aus den die gewünschte Länge aufweisenden Profilen 32, 33, 34 zusammengesteckte Gebilde wird durch zwei seitliche Abschlussteile 40 geschlossen, von denen einer in Fig.4 dargestellt ist.The luminaire according to the invention can, in contrast to the conventional luminaires available in a few lengths, have virtually any desired length. The cold cathode fluorescent tubes are available in arbitrary lengths, and the mating profiles 32, 33, 34 forming the housing 31 can be cut to the required length in a simple manner. The structure, which encloses the circuit block as well as the cold cathode fluorescent tube and is assembled from the profiles 32, 33, 34 having the desired length, is closed by two lateral end parts 40, one of which is in Figure 4 is shown.

Der jeweilige Anschlussteil 40, der gemäss Fig.4 einen Ausbruch 41 für Kabel aufweisen kann, ist mit Steckteilen 42 ausgerüstet und mit diesen in Stecknuten 43 eines der Profile 32, 33, 34, vorzugsweise des Chassis-Profils 32, einsteckbar.The respective connection part 40, according to Figure 4 may have a breakout 41 for cable is equipped with male parts 42 and with these in Plug grooves 43 of one of the profiles 32, 33, 34, preferably of the chassis profile 32, can be inserted.

Die Leuchte ermöglicht eine optimale und energiesparende Beleuchtung in geeigneter, den Bedürfnissen entsprechender, beliebiger Länge, wobei die Montage der Leuchte und dementsprechend auch ihr Unterhalt extrem einfach sind. Im Prinzip könnten in einer Leuchte auch mehrere Röhren hintereinander angeordnet sein.The luminaire allows optimal and energy-saving lighting in a suitable, according to the needs, any length, the installation of the lamp and, accordingly, their maintenance are extremely simple. In principle, several tubes could be arranged one behind the other in a luminaire.

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  1. Device for a signalisation of an emergency exit in a tunnel or such-like, comprising a plate (3) with a rectangular or quadratic profile made of a luminescent material with an after glowing effect, characterised in that
    a light source (30) is provided extending along one side (3a) of the plate (3) for the constant lighting of the plate, whereby the plate (3) is bended or angled in such a manner, that the whole region of the plate can be admitted by the light generated by the light source.
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the light source (30) is associated with a narrow side of the rectangular plate (3).
  3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the plate (3) made of a luminescent material as well as the light source (30) are mounted on a sign (2) made of metal or plastic, whose upper surface (5) is bended upward or angled in the direction of the side (3b) opposed to the light source (30) in such a manner that the side (3b) of the plate (3) opposed to the light source (30) rise due to the side (3a) associated with the light source (30).
  4. Device according to claim 2, characterised in that the plate (3) made of a luminescent material and the light source (30) are mounted on a sign (2) made of metal or plastic, whose upper surface is concavely bent in the region between the both narrow sides (3a, 3b) of the plate (3) situated in equivalent height.
  5. Device according to claim 3 or 4, characterised in that the sign (2) has lateral covering surfaces (8, 9, 10) in the warped or bended upward or angled region.
  6. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterised in that for the light source (30) is used at least one cold-cathode fluorescent lamp or a number of light emitting diodes (LED).
  7. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterised in that for the light source (30) is used at least one fluorescent lamp, which is consisting of a separate waterproof module with a plug connection, operatable by hand, to the network, so that it can be easily replaced if a defect appears.
  8. Device according to one of the claims 2 to 4, characterised in that a light source cover (7) is attached on the sign (2), which is open in the direction to the upper surface (5) of the sign and formed inside as a mirror reflector.
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